§ 19. Mr. Bruceasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will take steps to ensure that all those capable of benefiting from further education are allocated places in universities and colleges of further education.
§ Mr. BrookeThe Government's expenditure plans for further and higher education will require increased efficiency and economy, but, subject to that, should enable all young people who are qualified and willing to find a place.
§ 47. Mr. Haselhurstasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what criteria will govern his final decision on the future pattern of higher education provision in England and Wales.
§ 54. Mr. Gouldasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he has any plans for changes in financial provision for higher education.
§ Mr. BrookeMy right hon. Friend will be considering the future scale and pattern of provision for higher education in the light of advice he has commissioned from the University Grants Committee and the national advisory body for local authority higher education.