HC Deb 31 July 1997 vol 299 c601W
Mr. David Marshall

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what plans he has to establish a further education funding council; and if he will make a statement; [11213]

(2) if non-certificated courses will continue to be available in further education; and if he will make a statement; [11214]

(3) what plans he has to encourage the use of (a) private public partnership, (b) private finance initiative and(c) derivatives in meeting the capital needs of further education; and how his Department intends to support such initiatives; [11215]

(4) if he will make a statement on his strategy for further education in Scotland. [11216]

Mr. Wilson

I shall write to my hon. Friend as soon as possible and arrange for a copy of the letter to be placed in the House Library.