§ Mr. DunnachieTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will reconsider his recent decision not to meet employers and employees of British universities to discuss funding; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alan HowarthNo. For the second year running, there has been an increase of some 10 per cent. in public funding for universities. My right hon. and learned Friend has made clear that it is now for the employers to reach a pay settlement within the aggregate resources at their disposal.