§ Mr. PaiceTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what action he is taking to consult with local education authorities and others regarding the arrangements for administering means-testing and student support provisions for higher education students from 1999–2000. [31553]
§ Dr. HowellsWe shall shortly be establishing an Advisory Committee whose members will include representatives from local education authorities, higher education institutions and students. It is envisaged that the Advisory Committee will meet for the first time in March. The Advisory Committee will meet for the first time in March. The Advisory Committee will liaise closely with an inter-departmental group of officials responsible for the planning of the project.