§ Brian CotterTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the funding available to those over 19 completing a modern apprenticeship in(a) England and (b) Wales. [76832]
§ Margaret HodgeFunding and planning of Modern Apprenticeship provision is a matter for the Learning and Skills Council. John Harwood, the Council's Chief Executive, will write to the hon. Gentleman with the information requested and place a copy of his reply in the Library. The funding of Modern Apprenticeships in Wales is a devolved issue.