§ Mr. Macfarlaneasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when she last met the Committee of Vice-Chancellors; and if she will make a statement about her Department's intentions to promote better liaison between universities and industry.
§ Mr. OakesMy right hon. Friend and I met representatives of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals on 2nd 533W February. Many universities, with the active support of the University Grants Committee, have developed close links with industry. For example, there are 29 industrial development or liaison units in universities in the United Kingdom. My right hon. Friend gives every support to moves to strengthen links between universities and industry.