§ Mr. WareingTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many jobs are likely to be lost as a result of the rationalisation of earth sciences, departments; where these are expected to occur; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. JacksonNationally, the rationalisation exercise will result in the creation of some 45 new posts. Implementation is a matter for the Universities Funding Council, in collaboration with the institutions concerned.