HC Deb 28 November 1988 vol 142 cc76-7W
Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether the establishment of the Nottingham city technical college will lead to the closure of any maintained secondary schools in Nottingham.

Mrs. Rumbold

The Nottingham city technology college has a strictly defined catchment area, served by a number of maintained secondary schools. It is unlikely that its establishment will lead any of these to close although it may reduce the demand for places.

Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the latest total estimate of the amount of public funds necessary to establish the Nottingham city technological college; and what is the latest total estimate of private investment available to establish this city technology college.

Mrs. Rumbold

The cash limit for capital expenditure on the Nottingham city technology college is £9.05 million. My right hon. Friend has agreed exceptionally to underwrite up to 85 per cent. of this figure. However, sponsorship of £1.6 million has now been pledged by the private sector and I am sure that more will be raised.

Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what deadline has been set for companies wishing to sponsor the Nottingham city technology college to indicate their financial commitment.

Mrs. Rumbold

All CTCs will aim to stimulate a continuing private sector investment.

Mr. Madden

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received following the announcement of the proposed establishment of Dixons city technology college.

Mrs. Rumbold

None.

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