§ Mr. Andrew SmithTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many people claimed tax relief for vocational training for(a) NVQ and (b) SVQ; and what estimate he has made of how many people will claim relief for other qualifications included under training relief measures in the Budget. [13758]
§ Mr. Jack[holding answer 5 February 1996]: The number of people claiming vocation training relief in 1995–96 is estimated at 200,000. A breakdown of this figure between those taking courses that qualify towards national vocational qualifications or Scottish vocational qualifications is not available.
It is estimated that up to an additional 20,000 people will claim vocational training relief as a result of the extension to the relief announced in the Budget.