To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he received in the last month from the chair of education, Nottingham county council, regarding consultations in the setting up of the Greater Nottingham training and enterprise councils; and if he will make a statement.

I have received a letter from the chair of the education committee for Nottingham county council concerning consultation with the education services by the prospective Greater Nottingham training and enterprise council. I place great importance on training and enterprise councils consulting the wider community.