§ Mr. BoswellTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills when he last met representatives of further education colleges to discuss their funding and staffing situation; and if he will make a statement. [3190]
§ John Healey[holding answer 11 July 2001]: The Secretary of State has not met representatives of further education colleges as yet but my hon. Friend the Minister for Lifelong Learning met with Mr. David Gibson from the Association of Colleges on 25 June, and I met Mr. Gibson on 12 July.