To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills how many colleges in Greater London are awaiting a decision on an application for approval of schemes under the Building Colleges for the Future programme; and if he will make a statement. (275430)

Capital funding for further education colleges is administered by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC). As the information requested is with regard to an operational matter for the Council, I have asked Geoffrey Russell, the LSC acting chief executive, to write to the hon. Member with the further information requested. A copy of his letter will be placed in the Libraries.