§ Mr. CotterTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what steps he will take to ensure that the training provided by the expanded New Start programme will target the needs of industry. [61173]
§ Mr. MudieWe are encouraging employers to play a full part in all New Start partnerships, which aim to re-engage young people in learning, often through work related activities.
They will also have opportunities to influence the local strategic Lifelong Learning Partnerships to be established next year.