§ Mr. Freudasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will take into account the economic and social implications for the East Anglian region of the designation of a further centre of high quality advanced education and research when considering the application by the Essex institute of higher education for polytechnical status.
§ Mr. WaldenMy right hon. Friend will take all relevant factors into account in considering further polytechnic designations on which he awaits advice from the National Advisory Body for Public Sector Higher Education.