Training and Enterprise Councils (Hansard, 28 June 1994)

HC Deb 28 June 1994 vol 245 c511W 511W

§ Mr. Redmond
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what decisions his Department has taken in respect of training and enterprise councils over the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on his Department's involvement with TECs over the same period.

§ Sir Wyn Roberts
In the last 12 months my right hon. Friend has provided strategic and planning guidance to TECs; officials have negotiated contracts based on assessments of TECs' corporate and business plans and in the light of the resources available; and TEC performance has been monitored and reviewed. Throughout the year decisions were taken in the context of the TEC operating agreement and variations to business plans made as appropriate.