HC Deb 14 April 1983 vol 40 c450W
Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the progress of the merger between the New university of Ulster and the Polytechnic.

Mr. Scott

The steering group is planning the new institution on the basis that the first intake of students will be in September 1984. Detailed work is being carried forward on three fronts:

  1. (a) constitution and structures of governance — a draft charter and statutes have been circulated to interested parties for comment;
  2. (b) faculty structures and course planning—a subgroup chaired by the vice chancellor designate, Mr. Birley, is considering academic issues, and further senior staff will soon be designated to carry forward detailed planning;
  3. (c) administrative arrangements and possible legislation.