§ Mr. PearsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how much was spent by the Further Education Funding Council in 1997–98 in support of students studying for accountancy qualifications. [43432]
§ Dr. HowellsIn 1995–96, the latest year for which information is available, total expenditure by the Council in support of students studying for accountancy qualifications was £34 million.
§ Mr. PearsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what is the current unit cost of providing Further Education Funding Council supported training for the(a) CIMA and (b) ACCA accounting qualifications. [43356]
§ Dr. HowellsIn 1995–96, the latest year for which information is available, the Further Education Funding Council provided an average of £610 in support of CIMA accountancy qualifications and an average of £630 in support of ACCA accountancy qualifications.