HC Deb 29 July 1983 vol 46 c622W
Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he proposes to withdraw responsible body status from the extra-mural departments of universities or to effect any change in regard to the non-vocational adult education provision made by such departments.

Mr. Brooke

My right hon. Friend has no plans at present to discontinue direct grants for adult liberal education to the extra-mural departments of universities. Such grants are, however, reviewed regularly as part of the Government's continuing policy of ensuring the best use of resources available.