Strategic Training For Apparel And Textiles Programme (Hansard, 24 July 2002)

HC Deb 24 July 2002 vol 389 c1367W 1367W

§ Judy Mallaber
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what action she is taking to secure the continuation of the strategic training for apparel and textiles programme after June. [72206]

§ Mr. Ivan Lewis
The programme is currently due to end in September. I have recently written to Patricia Hewitt suggesting that officials from my Department meet colleagues from DTI, the Learning and Skills Council, the Sector Skills Development Agency and others with an interest in the programme to discuss how we might work together to continue to support training in this important sector.