§ Mr. BlizzardTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will permit TECs to commit funds to Objective 2 projects during the changeover period to learning and skills councils. [110136]
§ Mr. WicksThe Government wish to maintain the level and quality of local projects with a learning and skills focus which are supported by European funding during the changeover to learning and skills councils. My Department is currently developing a framework for managing TECs' involvement in new projects, including European programmes, and will be issuing guidance shortly to TECs and Government Offices. Where it is necessary, transition arrangements will be made for managing any forward commitment, including transferring this to the learning and skills council if this is appropriate.