§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will list the capital projects and their Value at Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology since 1 May 1997; and if he will make a statement. [160506]
§ Mr. Wicks[holding answer 9 May 2001]: The college has had two capital projects: the refurbishment of a building to provide a new performing arts centre by relocating the catering outlet at a cost of £468,000; and various accessibility works including a kitchen and toilet suitable for people who have disabilities, a new entrance and access ramps at a total cost of £64,999.
The Government have made available capital funding of £140 million in this financial year for the further education sector and a further £164 million and £256 million for the sector over the next two financial years respectively.