Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Walmsley (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Wednesday, 13 January 2010.

Further Education: Capital Investment

Question: The Minister said that the LSC met its targets. Is 12 months to process a capital application within the normal targets for that organisation?

Answer: In referring to the targets in relation to bonuses, I was referring to the targets of the number of learners who have been taken successfully through the learning programmes. I have already made it clear that there were some problems with that budgetary allocation, but surely the main point, which I would have thought the noble Baroness would be pleased with, is that there is a guaranteed £5 million of government investment towards this project. The main objective ought to be, I am sure she will agree, that it ought to work with the LSC in ensuring that it can resolve this issue.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 716 c504-5
Session: 2009-10
Oral question type: Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Capital investment Further education Learning and Skills Council for England
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk