§ Mr. ChisholmTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much money was given to Scottish further education colleges in 1992–93 to prepare them for incorporation; and what provision was made in the conditions of grant for bonuses to senior staff.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 1 July 1993]: Grants totalling £2.3 million were made to further education colleges in 1992–93 to meet costs associated with the incorporation process. It was for college councils to determine to what use the grants were put within their statutory powers as set out in the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992.