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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Kensington and Chelsea College Contingency Fund advance

29 January 2020 · Department for Education

Proposed by Gavin Williamson Con Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Education

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Department for Education will seek parliamentary approval for 10,000,000 in additional capital.
  • The department will use up to 10,000,000 from the Contingencies Fund as an urgent advance.
  • The funds are pending Royal Assent of the Supply and Appropriation Bill.

Issue summary

The Department for Education is taking steps to secure the future of Kensington and Chelsea College through a purchase agreement and lease arrangement.

Action requested

The department will seek parliamentary approval for £10,000,000 in additional capital and will use up to £10,000,000 from the Contingencies Fund as an urgent advance pending Royal Assent of the Supply and Appropriation Bill.

Key facts

  • The Department for Education will purchase the Kensington Centre located at Wornington Road, London.
  • A 125-year lease will be provided to the Further Education institute formed by merging Kensington and Chelsea College (KCC) and Morley College.
  • Parliamentary approval is being sought for an additional capital of £10,000,000.
  • Urgent expenditure estimated at £10,000,000 will be met from the Contingencies Fund pending Royal Assent.
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