§ Miss Maynardasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps he is taking to monitor the new system of funding student unions whereby they are regarded as a par; of the normal facilities of their institution; and what evidence he has that student unions will receive more or less finance as a result of the new system.
§ Dr. BoysonMy right hon. and learned Friend sees no need for any special measures but he will, of course, be watching the situation.
For the 1981–82 academic year the overall amount of money available under the new system will be the same as would be available if the present system were to continue.