§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the TEC schemes his Department sponsors for the unemployed; and if he will list the schemes in operation since the TECs were set up. [16218]
§ Mr. RedwoodThe information is as follows:
- Youth training (previously youth training scheme)
- Youth credit (previously training credit)
- Modern engineering apprenticeships
- Training for work (previously employment training, employment action and higher technology national training)
- Business start-up (previously enterprise allowance scheme) Open learning credits
From 1 April 1995, the modern apprenticeships and accelerated modern apprenticeships schemes are being introduced.
In addition, TECs are able to offer support at local level through the local initiative fund and the use of their reserves.
§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what has been his Department's expenditure on each of the TECs in North Wales 1994–95; and what his plans are in 1995–96 and 1996–97. [16745]
§ Mr. RichardsNegotiations are continuing with TECs on the contracts for 1995–96. When these negotiations are completed I will write to the hon. Member.
Final outturn figures for the 1994–95 will not be available until the appropriation accounts are approved. When I write to the hon. Member on TEC contracts I will let him also have the latest provisional outturn figures at the time.
Expenditure in 1996–97 will be dependent on TEC contract negotiations which will take place early in 1996.