§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo 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. RedwoodI will write to the hon. Gentleman and place a copy of my reply in the Library of the House.
§ Ms ShortTo 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. RichardsThe 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, 661W the IIP award through the seven Welsh training and enterprise councils.