Written question asked by Baroness Walmsley (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Morgan of Drefelin (Labour) on Thursday, 10 December 2009.

Education: Post-16 Funding

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government with reference to press notice 2009/0230 issued by the Department for Children, Schools and Families on 30 November, whether they expect local authorities to ensure sixth form colleges can access Building Schools for the Future funding.

Answer: Pursuant to the Answer of 21 July 2009 (Official Report, col. 1403W), I restate that we have made our intention clear to bring sixth-form colleges within the scope of the Building Schools for the Future programme. That remains our position. We will make the details clear as soon as we are able. My officials are working with the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and Partnerships for Schools to establish the arrangements, which we will consult upon with local authorities, through the LGA, in due course. They will be up and running to be used for any new expenditure from April 2011. The only projects that the LSC is currently approving are those which colleges fund themselves.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 463; 715 c148WA
Session: 2009-10
Related items: Building Schools for the Future Programme
Tuesday, 21 July 2009
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Capital investment Sixth form colleges Building schools for the future programme
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