§ Lord Dormand of Easingtonasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they expect their report on Training and Enterprise Councils to be published; and whether it will contain a clarification of the councils' remit. [HL3512]
§ The Minister of State, Department for Education and Employment (Baroness Blackstone)The consultation on the proposals for the operation of Training and Enterprise Councils and Chambers of Commerce, Training and Enterprise (TECs/CCTEs) ended on 30 September. We are currently considering the responses received and deciding on any changes that will result to the remit, role and operational framework for TECs/CCTEs. Once we have completed this work, we will announce the outcome of our consultation and publish new strategic guidance for TECs/CCTEs which will clarify their remit.