Written question asked by David Evennett (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 November 2009. It was answered by Lord Brennan of Canton (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 December 2009 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Building Colleges for the Future Programme

Question: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills what recent discussions he has had with further education college principals about the Building Colleges for the Future programme.

Answer: I have regular meetings with the Association of Colleges and individual college principles. Additionally, in line with Sir Andrew Foster's recommendations, a FE Reference Panel on Capital was established in collaboration with the Association of Colleges (AOC). Through this panel, the Government have consulted with the sector about the recent prioritisation exercise and on the future of the FE Capital programme. The reference panel last met on the 28 October and will continue to meet on a regular basis.

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