HC Deb 01 December 1981 vol 14 c108W
37. Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what recent representations he has received on the funding of universities.

Mr. Waldegrave

Ministers have received approaching 3,000 letters about the financing of the universities and have received representations in person from Members of this House, the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals, the Universities' National Joint Union Committee and others.

49. Mr. Henderson

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will discuss with the chairman of the University Grants Committee amendments to the proposed timetable for charges in university financing.

Mr. Waldegrave

My right hon. Friend has frequent discussions with the chairman of the University Grants Committee about all matters relating to the financing of the universities.