GATESHEAD COUNCIL'S PENUMBRA PROJECT

Early day motion 1978, tabled 18 April 2006 by Sharon Hodgson (Labour). Signed by 21 members.

That this House congratulates Gateshead Council on the success of its Penumbra Project to attract men back into learning; recognises that under one quarter of adult learners in Gateshead are men; notes that the project has exceeded its own ambitious targets for success; and further notes that other local authorities could learn from the innovative methods, radical thinking and experience of Gateshead Council in managing this project.

Signatures by party: Labour 19, DUP 1, Liberal Democrat 1.