§ Mr. RaynsfordTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what has been the total cost incurred to date on the construction skills certification scheme including(a) the setting-up costs, (b) advertising and promotional expenditure and (c) day-to-day administrative costs; [15391]
(2) how many operatives have to date registered under the construction skills certification scheme; and what percentage this represents of all those employed in the construction industry and eligible to register. [15392]
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesAlthough my Department supports the objectives of the scheme, it has no responsibility for its administration or costs.