Learning and Skills Council

HC Deb 06 June 2000 vol 351 c182W

Mr. Pendry

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will make a statement on the progress being made on the appointment of a Chair for the Learning and Skills Council. [124919]

Mr. Wicks

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Employment has today appointed Bryan Sanderson as the Chairman (designate) of the Learning and Skills Council. Mr. Sanderson is currently Group Managing Director of BP Amoco plc and Chief Executive of BP Amoco Chemicals. Subject to the successful passage of the Learning and Skills Bill in Parliament, the appointment will be confirmed in July.