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Mr. Alasdair Morgan
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has made to the Department of Education and Employment concerning the decision to invite bids for the management of New Deal solely from private sector bodies; and if he will make a statement. [17331]
Mr. Brian Wilson
The decision to introduce a greater private sector role into the planning and delivery of the New Deal in an area of Scotland was taken by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State after consultation with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Employment.