HC Deb 06 May 2004 vol 420 cc1760-1W
Mrs. Spelman

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if he will make a statement on the transfer of the learning and skills councils to the proposed regional assemblies. [170091]

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.

Mr. Dismore

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if he will make a statement on achievement levels of(a) young people and (b) adults in relation to basic skills in the North London Learning and Skills Council area. [170661]

Mr. Ivan Lewis

This is a matter for the Learning and Skills Council (LSC). The Local LSC will write to the hon. Gentleman with the information requested and a copy of his reply will be placed in the Library.