Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will hold discussions with representatives of (a) Warrington Borough Council and (b) hon. Members representing Warrington on UTC Warrington in advance of a decision being made on the future of that college.

As for all academy trusts, any decision on the future of UTC Warrington would be subject to the Department’s standard protocols, which includes engaging with key stakeholders and other interested parties.