HC Deb 30 November 1995 vol 267 cc851-2W
Mr. Byers

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what amount was spent on training by her Department per unemployed person for each year since 1989–90 in(a) cash terms and (b) real terms. [2969]

Mr. Paice

The information requested is as follows:

Year Amount £ Real Terms1£
1985–86 140 220
1986–87 180 280
1987–88 220 320
1988–89 480 660
1989–90 980 1,260
1990–91 950 1,130
1991–92 560 630
1992–93 430 460
1993–94 500 520
1994–95 610 630
1 1995–96 prices

Mr. John Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what changes will be made to the funding system for youth training and modern apprenticeships in 1996–97; and what plans she has to publish the results of the recent consultation on future funding arrangements. [3908]

Mr. Paice

No major changes are planned to the funding system for youth training and modern apprenticeships in 1996–97. A summary of the responses to the consultation document on future funding arrangements for youth training and modern apprenticeships was published on 24 November. Copies have been placed in the Library today.