§ Mr. Martin RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment (1) what performance level was reached by the Barnsley-Doncaster training and enterprise council for the year 1994–95; [35975]
(2) how many trainees are currently in training by the Barnsley-Doncaster TEC; [35971]
(3) what was the current expenditure per head of population in the area covered by Barnsley-Doncaster TEC; and if she will make a statement; [35977]
(4) what contribution Barnsley-Doncaster TEC is making to improve the technology in its area of responsibility; and if she will make a statement on the work of Barnsley-Doncaster TEC; [35973]
(5) when she last met with representatives from Barnsley-Doncaster TEC; and what items were discussed; [35972]
(6) how many NVQs were achieved by trainees from the Barnsley-Doncaster TEC for each of the last five years; and if she will make a statement. [35956]
§ Mr. PaiceI will write to the hon. Member as soon as possible and place a copy of my letter in the Library.
§ Mr. Martin RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, if she will list the chairman and directors of the Barnsley-Doncaster TEC indicating their experience, qualifications and period of office. [35979]
§ Mr. PaiceThe information requested on the chairman and directors of the Barnsley and Doncaster Training and Enterprise Council is a matter for the TEC board. TECs are private limited companies who are free to appoint directors, including chairmen, as long as they meet the criteria set out on clause 7.1 of the licensing agreement.
§ Mr Martin RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment (1) what research is being undertaken by the Barnsley-Doncaster TEC in the current financial year; and if she will make a statement; [35976]
(2) how many organisations Barnsley-Doncaster TEC was involved with during the current financial year; [35970]
(3) what is the amount of money spent by the Barnsley-Doncaster TEC on publicity and advertising during the last financial year and for each of the previous five years; and if she will make a statement; [35978]
(4) what was the total cost incurred by the Barnsley-Doncaster TEC in travelling expenses for each of the last five financial years. [35974]
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§ Mr. PaiceThe information requested is operational information on the Barnsley and Doncaster training and enterprise council and the questions would be best addressed to it for answer.