§ 21. Mr. ClellandTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science how much public money has been allocated to city technology colleges; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. RumboldA total of £28.5 million has been spent on the city technology college programme between the inception of the programme and the end of September 1989. Further planned public expenditure to the end of the financial year 1991–92 is £93.8 million. The balance of expenditure between capital and recurrent costs will depend on a number of factors, including the nature and condition of premises acquired and the speed with which sponsors' plans are implemented.
§ 30. Mr. Roger KingTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many city technology colleges have now been announced; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. RumboldThe city technology college programme is making excellent progress. Kingshurst opened last year, Nottingham and Teesside opened last month, and a further eight projects have been announced with firm opening dates in 1990 and 1991. In addition, five companies or individuals have announced their willingness to be major participants in the CTC programme.