Further Education Colleges

Part of Business, Innovation and Skills – in the House of Commons at 10:30 am on 16 July 2009.

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Photo of Maria Miller Maria Miller Shadow Minister (Children, Young People and Families) 10:30, 16 July 2009

Basingstoke college of technology has already spent £1 million on developing plans for future expansion. Basingstoke is, as designated by the Government, one of the most important employment areas in the country, and is part of the country's future economic growth. Will the Minister reassure me that such important strategic investments will get the priority that they deserve, because that has not always been indicated in the past?