§ Jacqui SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what discussions he has had with the voluntary sector on their involvement in the delivery of the New Deal. [35161]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithI have had a number of discussions with the Voluntary sector on their involvement in development and delivery of New Deal. We have taken care to ensure that they have been represented both in national consultations on the design of New Deal and in local partnerships, which have planned and are now setting in place delivery arrangements. We value their support and will continue to work closely with them as New Deal is launched nationally.