Clause 3

Section 5(1) of the principal Act is amended by deleting paragraph (e) and substituting the following paragraphs:“(e)to provide funding for the provision or promotion of, or taking part in, or to encourage participation in, adult education and further education (wherever held) that is responsive to the needs of commerce or industry or employers;

(ea)to defray or subsidise any costs or expenses incurred or to be incurred in connection with any absence from work of any person to take part in any adult education or further education mentioned in paragraph (e);”.