§ Mr. Peter BottomleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education what consultations he had with(a) vice-chancellors and (b) the National Union of Students before his statement of 1 July on students' unions.
§ Mr. BoswellMy right hon. Friend's announcement of the Government's proposals for the reform of student unions followed an extended period of consultation with universities, colleges and students. This included discussions with vice-chancellors, both individually and collectively, and the NUS.