§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many further education colleges in Hampshire had a budget deficit in(a) 1995–96, (b) 1996–97 and (c) 1997–98. [46005]
§ Dr. HowellsThe following table shows the number of colleges in Hampshire which had operating deficits for the academic years ended 31 July 1996 and 1997 and forecast an operating deficit for the academic year ended 31 July 1998.
Colleges in Hampshire with operating deficits Year ended Number of colleges with budgeted deficits 1995–96 14 1996–97 11 1997–98 (forecast) 13
§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what were the average efficiency savings made by further education colleges in Hampshire in 1997–98. [46002]
§ Dr. HowellsThe Department calculates efficiency gains for the FE sector on a national basis only. The expected efficiency gain for the financial year 1997–98 is 3.0 per cent.