§ Q39. Mr. Madelasked the Prime Minister whether, in her capacity of being in overall charge of science, she is consulted by the University of Grants Committee when it is considering changes in the organisation and funding of science courses in universities; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterIf the University Grants Committee needed to consult Ministers about such matters it would consult my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science.