§ 21. Laura MoffattTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will make a statement on her plans to improve standards in further education colleges. [6709]
§ John HealeyWe are fully committed to raising standards in further education colleges and will reward high quality and take firm action where our standards are not being met. We are supporting teaching staff to continue their professional development, requiring that new staff have the necessary qualifications, and helping colleges to update their computer equipment and develop centres of excellence.
§ Mr. MilibandTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will make a statement on her plans for the development of further education provision for(a) 16 to 19-years-old and (b) adults. [6686]
§ Margaret HodgeI refer my hon. Friend to the answer given earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Eltham (Clive Efford),Official Report, 25 October 2001, column 393.