HC Deb 10 July 1990 vol 176 c181W
39. Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the progress of the city technology college programme.

Mrs. Rumbold

The city technology college programme continues to make excellent progress. Three colleges are up and running, a further eight are due to open in September 1990 and 1991, and my right hon. Friend is currently consulting on proposals for a further three.

41. Mr. Nellist

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what has been the total amount of government expenditure on the city technology college programme to date; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Rumbold

Up to the end of the 1989–90 financial year, a total of £46 million has been incurred on the CTC programme, covering project start-up costs, capital and recurrent funding.