Training And Enterprise Councils

Mr. Robert G. Hughes
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what progress Birmingham, Manchester and Sandwell training and enterprise councils are making in meeting the criteria for the award of a three-year licence. [38217]

Mr. Paice
I am pleased to announce the award of a three-year licence to Birmingham, Manchester and Sandwell training and enterprise councils which have now completed the process of meeting the rigorous standards we set.