§ Mr. BoswellTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment on what basis his Department is planning for 50 per cent. participation in the right to time off for study or training; and if he plans any incentives to providers to achieve this level of participation. [94681]
§ Mr. WicksThe Department made a planning and costing assumption, published in the 1997 Regulatory Appraisal, based on our estimate of the number of young people aged 16 and 17 in employment, not qualified to Level 2, and not working towards a Level 2 qualification. This is a new entitlement, and performance will be kept under review. Employers can apply to the local TEC for a contribution towards the cost of the study or training.