Written question asked by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Thursday, 7 July 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 July 2016. It was answered by Nick Boles (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 July 2016 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Further Education: Greater Manchester

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what savings to the public purse he expects to be made as a result of the post-16 education and training area review in Greater Manchester.

Answer: Area reviews are about ensuring post 16 institutions are in the best state possible to meet the economic and educational needs of their areas and financially resilient for the long term. Colleges will be able to invest any savings created through implementation of area review recommendations in improved front line services, including better delivery of apprenticeships and higher level skills. This is expected to be the position in Greater Manchester, which is due to conclude shortly.

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