Post-16 Education (Hansard, 13 February 2004)

HC Deb 13 February 2004 vol 418 c201W 201W

§ John Mann
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what discussions he has had with the Learning and Skills Council on engagement with industry in post-16 education. [154538]

§ Alan Johnson
As a member of the national Skills Alliance the Learning and Skills Council has a major part to play in securing the effective implementation of our Skills Strategy. The Strategy sets a new framework for tackling our long-standing skills gaps and meeting the needs of industry.