AQW 41200/11-15

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 23/01/2015
Answered On Date: 16/02/2015
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Employment and Learning how many students, in 2013/14, in the (i) Northern; and (ii) North West Regional Colleges enrolled in courses which support the hospitality and tourism sectors.

Answer:

The most recent figures available, for the 2013/14 academic year, show that (i) 985 individuals enrolled in ‘Hospitality and Catering’ or ‘Travel and Tourism’ at Northern Regional College and (ii) 1,001 individuals enrolled in ‘Hospitality and Catering’ or ‘Travel and Tourism’ at North West Regional College.

The figures are correct as at 17th October 2014 using the subject sector area Hospitality & Catering and Travel and Tourism for both colleges.