§ Mr. Bryan DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what is the annual efficiency gain required of colleges of further education in(a) 1997–98, (b) 1998–99 and (c) 1999–2000. [7134]
§ Mr. PaiceThe efficiency gains implied in the spending plans for the further education sector announced in last week's Budget are estimated at 5.6 per cent. in 1997–98, 4.9 per cent. in 1998–99, and 5.3 per cent. in 1999–2000.