§ Mr. BoswellTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will give details of the network of local learning and skills councils and Small Business Service areas. [94755]
§ Mr. WicksWhen the Government published the "Learning to Succeed" White Paper and Small Business Service consultation document, my right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for Education and Employment and the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry asked the Regional Development Agencies and the London Development Partnership to provide us with advice on potential local Learning and Skills Councils, and Small Business Service boundaries.
Ministers are currently considering the advice received and we intend to announce details of boundaries shortly.