To ask Her Majesty's Government how much they paid Sir Andrew Foster to review college capital funding following his appointment on 27 January. [HL5581]

The Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills (now Business Innovation and Skills) asked the chair of the Learning and Skills Council to commission an independent review of its further education capital programme. In doing so, Sir Andrew Foster was appointed.

Costs associated with the professional services provided by Sir Andrew Foster in respect of his review were met by the Learning and Skills Council. The Learning and Skills Council has confirmed that Sir Andrew Foster was paid a total of £33,457 for these services.