This letter from Mr George Edwards was first published in The Times.

Sir, Britain is not entirely “lagging on job-related training” (report, early editions, July 31). The recent report from the Adult Learning Inspectorate refers predominantly to government-funded National Vocational Qualifications and Key Skills.

Most employer-funded training, which is widespread and thriving, at least in the field of management training, is not aligned to either of these systems, which do not in my view fit either the needs or objectives of most UK employers.

Yours faithfully,
GEORGE EDWARDS,
20 Fairways Drive,
Harrogate HG2 7ES.
beachhutman@hotmail.com
July 31.

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