Community statistics: analysis of continuing vocational training in enterprises

Parliament adopted the report by Ottaviano DEL TURCO (PES, IT), broadly approving the proposal on statistics relating to vocational training in enterprises. The report was subject to a number of amendments. (Please refer to the summary dated 31/01/2005).

It should be added that the Parliament highlights the fact that when applying this Regulation, account should be taken of the notion of 'people at a disadvantage in the labour market' given in the Guidelines for the employment policies of Member States.

Moreover, the measures necessary for the implementation of this Regulation should take into account the available capacities within the Member States for data collection and processing.

Lastly, with regard to the specific national size distribution of enterprises and the evolution of policy needs, Member States may extend the definition of the statistical unit in their country. The Commission may also decide to extend this definition if such extension would enhance substantially the representativeness and the quality of the result of the survey in the concerned Member States.