asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received concerning the establishment of a city technology college in Thamesmead.

My hon. Friend will he aware that there is considerable local interest in the possibility of establishing a city technology college in Thamesmead, which he has done much to encourage. We would gladly look at any proposals which emerge.

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science to whom the governing bodies of city technology colleges will be financially accountable.

The governing bodies of city technology colleges will be financially accountable to those who fund them. They will be accountable to the Secretary of State in respect of grant received from the Department, and to their private sector sponsors for funding made available by them.