§ Mr. Whiteheadasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science to what extent tertiary, technical and further education colleges will be affected by national advisory board for public sector higher education cuts; and how many colleges, teachers and courses will be affected.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe national advisory body's responsibilities and its advice to my right hon. Friend are limited to local authority higher education provision. However, in formulating this advice the NAB will be taking account of the links between higher and further education at the local level.