§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland which further education colleges are being considered for initiatives under the private finance initiative; and what procedures are being followed in respect of such initiatives with particular reference to the Government's plans to incorporate the colleges. [10943]
§ Mr. AncramProcedures under the private finance initiative are currently being applied to major capital needs at the North West and Belfast institutes of further and higher education. These procedures will be unaffected by the planned incorporation of further education colleges in Northern Ireland.