§ Mr. HunterTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what is his policy in respect of independent companies other than existing training and enterprise councils tendering for public contracts to manage training, education and enterprise programmes.
§ Miss WiddecombeTraining and enterprise councils are strategic organisations which reflect the composition of local business and the wider community. I have a close relationship with TEC boards and I am satisfied with their performance to date. I have no plans to change this policy.