§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received about the impact of increased VAT on the Open University, particularly in respect of the costs of broadcasts; and what response he has given.
§ Dr. BoysonThe matter has been raised by the Open University with my Department. The university has been told that in line with the Government's policy on cash limits no increase will be made in its grant to cover price increases higher than those underlying the original calculations.