HC Deb 14 December 1995 vol 268 cc735-6W
Mr. John Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans she has to publish the recent efficiency scrutiny on the TEC contract and management fee; and if she will make a statement. [6727]

Mr. Paice

A copy of the report of the scrutiny team has been place in the Library.

Although it is too early to comment on the detail of the report, I am very eager to reduce administrative burdens on TECs where these are shown to be unnecessary and the Department will be looking at its recommendations very carefully.

Mr. Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what progress Aztec and Solotec are making in meeting the criteria for the award of a three-year licence. [6726]

Mr. Paice

I am pleased to announce the award of three-year licences to Aztec and the South London training and enterprise council, which have now completed the process of meeting the rigorous standards we set.