HC Deb 01 July 1998 vol 315 c222W
Mr. Jim Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment in what ways the University for Industry will complement the role of(a) training and enterprise councils and (b) other existing training agencies. [48054]

Dr. Howells

While the University for Industry will not deliver training directly, it will connect potential learners with a wide range of relevant high quality learning opportunities, taking advantage of developments in information and communication technologies. It will work in partnership with Training and Enterprise Councils and suppliers of education, training and related services to help stimulate demand for lifelong learning and improve accessibility and flexibility of provision.