Training and Enterprise Councils

HC Deb 24 October 1994 vol 248 c432W

Mr. Pawsey

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total budget of TECs for 1993–94.

Mr. Paice

The total budget of training and enterprise councils in England in 1993–94 for activities funded by the Employment Department was £1,891 million, including the allowance payments for training for work participants. A further £30 million was made available to TECs in pit closure areas.

Mr. Pawsey

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on how TEC courses are supervised and validated.

Mr. Paice

Training and enterprise councils are responsible for the quality and performance of all their suppliers. Employment Department quality assessors audit each TEC regularly to ensure that their arrangements meet the Department's published TEC quality assurance: supplier management requirements.