HC Deb 10 July 1995 vol 263 c405W
Mr. Clapham

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what are the proposed locations for the six extra teaching company scheme centres for small firms which his Department intends to open by the end of 1995. [33276]

Mr. Ian Taylor

Bids from universities for five TCS centres for small firms are currently being considered; decisions are likely to be announced next month.

In addition, a proposal is being considered for a TCS centre for small firms on Merseyside to be assisted by the European regional development fund.

Mr. Clapham

To ask the President of the Board of Trade how many businesses in the metropolitan borough of Barnsley are currently participants in the teaching company scheme. [33281]

Mr. Taylor

One business in the metropolitan borough of Barnsley, Ice Technology Ltd. of Penistone, is currently a TCS industrial partner.