Local Learning Partnerships

HC Deb 21 October 1999 vol 336 cc638-9W

Mr. Boswell

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans he has for involving students as members of local learning partnerships. [94682]

Mr. Wicks

[holding answer 19 October 1999]The White Paper "Learning to Succeed" both endorses the current remit of Learning Partnerships and proposes strengthening their role in reflecting the needs of the community. They are being actively encouraged to involve partners who represent the wider interests of the community, including students and other learners.