To ask the Secretary of State for Wales by whom Mr. Cyril Lewis was appointed to carry out the investigation of Gwent tertiary college; what the terms of reference were for his investigation; how long Mr. Cyril Lewis's appointment is for; how much he is being paid; and what companies or individuals are being used as consultants in the investigation. [10328]

Mr. Cyril Lewis was appointed by the governors of Gwent tertiary college further education corporation to carry out the investigation of the college. The investigation's terms of reference, and Mr. Lewis's employment conditions are matters for the governors, who have also appointed Ernst and Young as financial consultants.