Written question asked by Michael Clapham (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 February 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 March 2000. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Thursday, 9 March 2000 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, If he will ensure that his policy in respect of the United Kingdom's enterprise culture, described in his recent speech in New York, takes account of the needs of the labour force; and if he will make a statement. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figure.

Answer: Mr. Clapham: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will ensure that his policy in respect of the United Kingdom's enterprise culture, described in his recent speech in New York, takes account of the needs of the labour force; and if he will make a statement. [112236] Miss Melanie Johnson: The Government's productivity agenda takes full account of the needs of the labour market through the New Deal funded from the Windfall Tax and through investing an extra £19 billion over three years, both to increase standards in schools and to encourage life-long learning.

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