§ Mr. Freudasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he expects the University Grants Committee inquiry into the development of higher education into the 1990s to be completed; when he expects to be able to list the names of such establishments in the tertiary sector of education which may have to be closed; what steps he is taking to minimise uncertainty pending the results of the review; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BrookeMy right hon. Friend has asked the University Grants Committee to let him have its advice on the development of higher education into the 1990s by the autumn of next year. He has also sought advice from the national advisory body for local authority higher education. Until this advice has been received and considered, speculation on the nature or timing of possible future developments would be premature.