§ 17. Mr. DunnachieTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on financing the expansion of student numbers.
§ Mr. Alan HowarthWe welcome the continuing expansion of student numbers which, promoted by our policies, is spreading the benefits of higher education ever more widely. We are committed to supporting this with appropriate levels of public spending. At the same time, we look for further improvements in the efficiency of provision and continued broadening of the higher education system's funding base.