§ Mr. WoodwardTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment for what reason the regional development agencies have been tasked to determine the boundaries of local Learning and Skills Councils. [96002]
§ Mr. WicksRegional Development Agencies are well placed to advise on local Learning and Skills Councils boundaries in their regions because of their leading role in developing economic strategies for the English regions. In reaching their recommendations they have consulted widely with business and wider communities in their regions.