Written question asked by Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 October 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 October 2007. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Monday, 29 October 2007 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Shrewsbury Sixth Form College

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families (1) if he will respond to the concerns of teachers of Shrewsbury Sixth Form College on proposals to relocate their college to another part of Shrewsbury;

Answer: I have been asked to reply.I met with a delegation from Shrewsbury Sixth Form College (SSFC) on 16 July 2007, and listened to the concerns expressed about the proposed co-location of SSFC with Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology College (SCAT).The decision of the colleges to co-locate is entirely a matter for the respective governing bodies. I understand that all options have been carefully appraised, and that the decision to co-locate will allow learners to access world-class facilities and a broader curriculum offer than they could by staying on the current site.I understand that numerous consultation meetings have been held with various stakeholder groups over the past three years, including the 'Let's Talk' public consultation held on the 4 October 2006, and the public meeting held on 12 January 2007.

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