Written questions

Further Education: Governing Bodies

Lords · Question HL1669 · Tabled 6 Jul 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 17 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Hampton

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to continue the FE Governor Recruitment Service contract due to expire in March 2027; and what assessment they have made of the impact of uncertainty around the future of the contract on colleg

Answer

Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 17 Jul 2026

This government is committed to strong leadership and governance in further education colleges, and the department provides existing support for colleges, including via the further education governor recruitment service (GRS) and from the Further Educatio...