COMMENTING on today's Assembly Government statement on reform of the way further education and sixth forms are run in Wales, Shadow Education Minister Paul Davies AM said: 　

"This statement raises serious questions about whether the Assembly Government is committed to sixth form education in Wales.

"Any changes to the way sixth forms and colleges are run must have broad support, including that of the 　communities they serve. 　

"We share the desire of ministers to develop a successful sixth form and FE sector which is properly run and delivers results. 　

"This is all the more important as the recession deepens and we need a skilled workforce to build a strong Welsh economy.