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Green Deal Scheme
Luciana Berger: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on opportunities for long-term unemployed people to re-skill as part of the Green Deal. [99892]
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Gregory Barker: The Department has been in close contact with the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to ensure we maximise the economic benefits from the Green Deal.
The Department recently announced £3.5 million to fund the training of up to 1,000 assessors and 1,000 solid wall insulation installers under the Green Deal, Officials are working closely with the relevant Sector Skills Councils to ensure as much of this money as possible can be directed at helping those currently unemployed.
full Green Deal Training Link: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/p ... 3w0002.htm