Secretary of State in Smith's Wood

CABINET VISIT: Mr Brokenshire (third on the right) at
the Woodlands Campus last week.

A CABINET minister was among a trio of top politicians who paid a visit to Solihull College last week.
Housing Secretary James Brokenshire toured the Woodlands Campus, in Smith's Wood, and was shown its Centre for Advanced Aeronautical Provision.
He was joined on his "flying visit" by Meriden's MP Dame Caroline Spelman and West Midlands Mayor Andy Street.
The guests were treated to a flight experience in one of the college’s two simulators, which is a replica from a Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft. They experienced taking off, flying and landing a plane.
Mr Street said: "I was very impressed with the aviation capabilities I saw at Solihull College & University Centre.
"James and I were able to explore the hangar, talk to students who were passionate about their studies and enjoy a simulator experience.
"The future for aeronautical students looks bright at the college and I look forward to hearing about the success stories in the future’."
Solihull College recently pumped £2.5million into its aviation and aeronautical wing, with the investment supported by the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership.