To advise the Secretary of State on matters concerning adult learning as required, and with particular reference to extending the inclusion in lifelong and work-based learning to those groups and individuals whose increased participation will contribute to improvements in employability, regeneration, capacity building, economic efficiency, social cohesion, independent living and citizenship generally; and to make proposals in respect of:

• The preparation of a Government White Paper on lifelong learning;
• The strengthening of family and community learning;
• The contribution of further and higher education to adult learning, having regard to relevant recommendations of the Kennedy Committee on widening participation in further education and the National Committee of Inquiry into the future of higher education;
• Initiatives for development in the context of the University for Industry; and
• The development of learning towns and cities.

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