HC Deb 26 October 1994 vol 248 cc660-1W
Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will publish the budget agreed with each TEC in Wales for every financial year since its inception; broken down by programme area.

Mr. Redwood

I will write to the hon. Gentleman and place a copy of my reply in the Library of the House.

Ms Short

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many employers in each TEC area in Wales have been given the investors in people award; how many have made a commitment to meeting the standard; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Richards

The number of businesses in each Welsh TEC area making commitments to investors in people and those which have already received the award is as follows:

Commitments Awards
Gwent 48 10
Mid Glamorgan 63 18
North East Wales 25 5
North West Wales 33 6
South Glamorgan 47 10
West Wales 85 17
Powys 13 3
Wales 314 69

The Welsh Office is committed to improving the competitiveness of businesses in Wales. Training and development plays a key part in this process by ensuring the availability of the skills and expertise necessary to achieve business objectives. Investors in people aims to encourage and recognise effective training. The Welsh Office promotes the commitment to, and achievement of, the IIP award through the seven Welsh training and enterprise councils.