§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what current proposals she is considering for the reform of student union finance.
§ Mr. OakesMy right hon. Friend hopes to issue very soon a discussion paper suggesting new arrangements for the financing of student unions. A copy will be placed in the Library.
§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when she intends to publish her Department's new proposed guide lines relating to student union finance.
§ Mr. OakesConsultations on the financing of student unions are continuing and my right hon. Friend hopes to issue very soon a discussion paper suggesting524W new arrangements. A copy of the paper will be placed in the Library.
§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether she has any plans to increase public expenditure on student unions by over £5 million.
§ Mrs. Bainasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations she has received concerning the future financing of student unions; and if she will make a statement on proposals to change the funding of such unions.
§ Mr. OakesMy right hon. Friend has received a number of representations and has consulted interested parties about possible improvements in future arrangements. My right hon. Friend hopes to issue very soon a discussion paper on this question, a copy of which will be placed in the Library.