§ Mr. WillisTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what the budget is for school sixth form and college access funds for(a) 2002–03 and (b) 2003–04. [87956]
§ Margaret Hodge[holding answer 19 December 2002]The Department for Education and Skills has allocated £129.38m in 2002–03 for Learner Support Funds (access funds) and £159.68m in 2003–2004.
Funding is distributed via the Learning & Skills Council to colleges, external institutions, school and college sixth forms in the further education sector.