Prime Minister's question asked in the House of Commons, by Neil Hudson (Conservative). It was answered on Wednesday, 1 July 2020 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Engagements

Question: Newton Rigg College is a land-based further education college in Penrith that has been listed for possible closure next year by its host institution. Will my right hon. Friend ask Government Departments to work with me and local stakeholders to secure a sustainable future for this vital institution, and, if we are successful, may I invite the Prime Minister to come to Penrith to see this fantastic college and the opportunities it provides to upskill, strengthen rural economies and support this Government’s levelling-up agenda?

Answer: I am very grateful to my hon. Friend. I know that this will be a difficult time for the community and all those who care about this Penrith college. May I propose that he and I have a proper conversation about what we can do to help, with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education, and see whether we can find an appropriate solution? I thank him very much for the work that he is doing.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 678 c324
Session: 2019-21
Oral question type: Supplementary
Procedure: Remote contributions
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Government assistance Sustainable development Askham Bryan College
Link: View this Prime Minister's question on hansard.parliament.uk