§ Mr. Batesasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he has yet reached a decision on the question of extending the system of mandatory awards.
§ Mr. Gerry FowlerMy right hon. Friend proposes to introduce a Bill in the current Session to extend the system of mandatory awards, with effect from the academic year 1975–76, to students taking courses for the Diploma of Higher Education and Higher National Diploma. The Bill will include consequential amendments to Section 1 of the Education Act 1962.