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Written question asked by Mary Glindon (Labour) on Thursday, 11 August 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 September 2011. It was answered by John Hayes (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 September 2011 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.


Newcastle College: Mergers

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what legal advice he has received on the effects of a merger between Newcastle and Northumberland colleges on the promotion of competition in the further education sector in the North East.
Answer

Discussions on the proposed merger are still taking place between the Skills Funding Agency and Newcastle and Northumberland colleges. I will consider what additional information and advice I may need at the point I receive a recommendation from the chief executive of Skills Funding on the final merger proposal.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
69590; 532 c721-2W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Newcastle College Northumberland College
Link
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