Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Andrew Selous (Conservative). It was answered on Thursday, 14 January 2010 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Capital Expenditure

Question: I am glad that the Minister made the last point, that central Bedfordshire got nothing. Also, the college took on 250 extra students in September for whom it has no funding. I spoke to the principal this morning, and she told me she believes that she is expected to implement the January guarantee with no money. The local learning and skills council thinks that there is some money, but does not know how to access it. Can the Minister help?

Answer: I shall certainly be happy to look into that. I know that the hon. Gentleman's local college, which has changed its name, has received £740,000 in support for the capital project development costs that it was not able to go ahead with as a result of the programme. However, I am certainly happy to look into the point that he makes about the January guarantee.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 503 c834
Session: 2009-10
Oral question type: 1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Capital investment Further education Building colleges for the future programme
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk