HL Deb 19 July 1999 vol 604 cc86-7WA
Baroness Anelay of St. Johns

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many colleges in the United Kingdom provide dedicated courses to train stenographers. [HL3617]

Baroness Blackstone

There are no colleges of further education in England currently providing courses specifically to train stenographers.

Baroness Anelay of St. Johns

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What are their plans to promote the training of stenographers. [HL3618]

Baroness Blackstone

The Further Education Funding Council has a statutory duty to ensure that there are sufficient and adequate further education opportunities throughout England. Currently there is no evidence of insufficiency or inadequacy in the training of stenographers.