§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what consultations he has had during the last six months on the provision of further education in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythMy right hon. Friend and I have met college principals, college council chairmen and the chairman of the Scottish Vocational Education Council over the last six months. We will shortly be publishing a White Paper setting out our policies on the future of further education colleges and comments will be invited.