HC Deb 23 July 1996 vol 282 cc272-3W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received from the higher education sector concerning the planned funding for the immediate years ahead. [38823]

Mr. Jonathan Evans

This year my right hon. Friend, hon. Friends and I have received six letters from representatives of higher education institutions about the funding of higher education. We have also received nine letters from others within the sector. My right hon. Friend has also met the heads of Higher Education Wales.

Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his answer of 26 April,Official Report, column 319, about spending on higher education in Wales, if he will supply the information requested for the earliest year after 1980–81 for which it is available. [39012]

Mr. Evans

The provision for 1993–94—the earliest year for which information is available—was £4,937 (cash) and £5,025 (real terms).