§ Dr. FrancisTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills which organisations the Government have consulted on the review of the funding for adult learning; and what further consultation is planned. [82888]
§ Mr. Ivan LewisThe Government have already consulted a wide range of external organisations following the announcement of the review of funding of adult learning last July. The first stage of this has included a series of regional Skill Summits. The consultations so far has included representatives from colleges, employers, training providers, voluntary organisations, educational representative bodies, and learners themselves.
The Government welcome the interest that the review has generated and the process of consultation will continue until the review is concluded in the summer of next year.