HC Deb 25 November 2002 vol 395 cc94-5W
John Mann

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what recent analysis has been carried out by the Learning and Skills Council of the skills base in coalfield areas compared to the national average. [82276]

Margaret Hodge

This is a matter for the Learning and Skills Council. John Harwood, the Council's Chief Executive, will write to the hon. Member with the information requested and a copy of his reply will be placed in the Library.