§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what funding will be provided for adult learning in colleges over the next four years. [171890]
§ Alan Johnson[holding answer 12 May 2004]: The Department allocates funds to the Learning and Skills Council for the provision of education and training in the post-16 learning and skills sector. The Department does not provide a specific budget to the LSC for adult learning in further education colleges. It is for the Learning and Skills Council to determine for itself the right level of investment in further education colleges for the provision of adult learning from the funds allocated to it for learning participation. Mark Haysom, the Council's Chief Executive, will to write to the hon. Friend on this matter. A copy of his reply will be placed in the House Library.