§ 36. Mr. Raphael Tuckasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will seek powers to enable her to ensure that the financing of university expansion is in no way paid for by an increase in the cost of hall fees to the students.
§ Mrs. ThatcherNo. The charges for board and lodging in university halls of residence are matters for decision by the university authorities. However the provision of loan-financed residence raises special considerations which are being discussed with the University Grants Committee.