David Willetts has criticised the Government for not taking responsibility for the college funding crisis, following the resignation of the Chief Executive of the Learning and Skills Council (LSC).
Mark Haysom has stepped down following problems with the LSC's further education capital programme.
David, the Shadow Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, highlighted that ministers must have been aware of the funding problems:
"The LSC minutes for last year, published after pressure from us, show officials were informed of the capital crisis six months ago."
He slammed Labour for not "taking the rap" and stressed the need for urgent action to resolve the current problems:
"Now the focus must be on tackling the serious crisis that threatens the viability of colleges and the training prospects of thousands of young people. So far, the Government has ma
de absolutely no practical proposals to tackle the underlying problem. We need them to act."
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What happened to 'No reward for failure'?
ReplyDeleteMr Haysom’s salary is £207,838 per annum.
He will be paid six months’ notice, in line with his contract of employment.
http://www.lsc.gov.uk/news/latestnews/news-230309.htm
Great point. It just throws more light upon why the UK is in so much debt. I wonder if the number of Chief Execs ever reached the two million mark under New Labour!!!
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