Thursday, 26 February 1998
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will make a statement on the role of individual learning accounts in the workplace and the home. [29877]
What representations he has received from long—term unemployed people concerning their eligibility under the new deal. [29879]
What representations he has received on the new deal. [29880]
What plans he has to enforce standards of basic literacy in schools. [29882]
What representations he has had from local organisations with respect to Agenda 2000 and the reform of the European structural funds. [29883]
What steps he plans to take to reduce regional disparities in unemployment levels. [29884]
What representations he has received from the retail sector about the new deal. [29886]
If he will make a statement on his Department's measures to reduce unemployment. [29887]
What steps he is taking to ensure that funding from central Government for education is actually spent on education by county councils. [29888]
Dr. Tony Wright: What plans he has to include citizenship education in the national curriculum. [29889]
What current review there is of the operational efficiency of training and enterprise councils in England and Wales; and if he will make a statement. [29890]
When he plans to meet the chairman of the Standing Conference of Principals to discuss higher education funding. [29892]
What plans he has to give extra funds to the further education sector. [29895]
What measures he is taking to reduce the rate of non—attendance at school. [29896]
What proposals he has to extend the new deal programme to men over 40 years of age. [29897]
May I ask the Leader of the House to make a statement on the business for next week?
Considered in Committee [Progress, 24 February].
Amendment moved [24 February]: No. 26, in page 1, line 24, leave out from 'region' to 'shall' in line 29 on page 2.—[Mr. Trimble.]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 38, in page 4, line 5, after 'enactments' insert 'and instrument'.
I beg to move amendment No. 16, in page 4, line 22, at end add— '(3) An order under subsection (1) shall not be made unless a draft thereof has been laid before, and approved by a...
Ordered, That Mr. Mike Wood be discharged from the Select Committee on Broadcasting and Mr. Barry Gardiner be added to the Committee.—[Jane Kennedy.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Jane Kennedy.]
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