Learning and Skills Councils (Hansard, 31 March 2004)

HC Deb 31 March 2004 vol 419 c1532W 1532W

§ Ann Winterton
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills which functions of learning and skills councils would be transferred to regional assemblies. [164547]

§ Alan Johnson
In our White Paper 'Your Region, Your Choice' we set out proposals for each Assembly to appoint two members to the Board of each local Learning and Skills Council(LSC) in its region, and for the national LSC to consult Assemblies on its guidance to the local LSCs. We also propose that local LSCs will be required to have regard to Assembly strategies, including in drawing up their spending plans; and to consult the relevant Assembly about their local plans.