§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the differences in priorities in respect of the implementation of the New Deal in Wales relative to other parts of the United Kingdom. [38732]
§ Mr. HainIn Wales, we have our own New Deal Advisory Task Force, comprising representatives of private and public sector employers, the voluntary and environmental sectors and training and education providers. Since its establishment last summer, the Wales Task Force has actively pursued its remit of ensuring that the New Deal is tailored to meet the needs of Wales.
The Employment Service Strategic Plan for Wales highlights a range of issues that need to be considered in the delivery of the New Deal in Wales. Copies of this document have been placed in the Library of the House.