Written question asked by Iain Wright (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 May 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 June 2010. It was answered by John Hayes (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 June 2010 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Building Colleges for the Future Programme

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills how many further education colleges he expects to be rebuilt or refurbished from the £50 million of Government funding allocated for that purpose.

Answer: The additional £50 million for college building projects will support further education institutions to offer the best facilities possible, bringing real benefits to learning and training. Many colleges will benefit from this resource, which will be focused at colleges that have yet to receive significant investment. Following the announcement of revised criteria we hope to invite colleges to apply to this fund shortly with a view to successful projects starting as soon as is practicable.

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