Written question asked by Andrew Bennett (Labour) on Thursday, 18 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 July 2002. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 July 2002 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, whether the inquiry into the management of Tameside College has been completed; whether all those who complained were interviewed by the inquiry team; and how many claims for unfair dismissal by the college (a) are outstanding and (b) have been settled.

Answer: Andrew Bennett: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills whether the inquiry into the management of Tameside College has been completed; whether all those who complained were interviewed by the inquiry team; and how many claims for unfair dismissal by the college (a) are outstanding and (b) have been settled. [72186] Mr. Ivan Lewis: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Skills has received a formal complaint alleging breaches of corporate governance at Tameside College. An investigation into these allegations has been completed. The complainant was interviewed as part of the investigation. The report of the investigation is now being considered and decisions based on its findings will be made in the near future. The College has received one claim of unfair dismissal during the period relevant to the inquiry. This claim is outstanding but does not relate to any matter pertinent to the inquiry.

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