HC Deb 07 May 1998 vol 311 c506W
24. Mr. Pickthall

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will make a statement on the funding of sixth-form colleges. [40061]

Dr. Howells

This Government have announced an additional £100 million for the further education sector, including sixth-form colleges, over and above the plans of the previous Government. Funding for 1999–2000 and beyond will be announced later this year.