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Proceeding contribution from John Denham (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 8 December 2008. It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Employment, Universities and Skills and Housing.

Employment, Universities and Skills and Housing

If I may, I shall make a little more progress. The Opposition have not learned anything from their time in office. Recently, at the Association of Colleges conference, the hon. Member for Havant (Mr. Willetts) was asked about the capital programme for further education colleges, and he said that"““given the economic circumstances, we cannot commit ourselves to public spending plans in total for 2010 and beyond””." The Government are bringing forward the FE college building programme to boost the economy, but the Opposition plan to cut it.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
485 c311 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Business Employment Housing Education Further education Investment Financial markets Economic situation Housing stock Public expenditure Standards Universities Training Repairs and maintenance Technology Skilled workers Science Addresses to the Crown
Link
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