§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) what organisations have made representations to her concerning the proposed increase in tuition fees to students for the year 1977–78:
(2) if she will publish in the Official Report the names of organisations which have made representations to her concerning the proposed increase in tuition fees to students for the years 1977–78; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. OakesFollowing is a list of the national organisations that have made representations to my right hon. Friend. In addition a number of other bodies and interests, including academic institutions and student unions, have made representations on fees and related issues.
NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS FROM WHICH COMMENTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED
- Association of Adult Education
- Advisory Board for the Research Councils
- Association of County Councils
- Association of Metropolitan Authorities
- Association of University Teachers
- Committee of Directors of Polytechnics
- Council for Education in the Commonwealth
- Commonwealth Secretariat
- Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals
- University Grants Committee
- National Association of Teachers in Further and Higher Education
- National Union of Students
- National Union of Teachers
- United Kingdom Council for Overseas Student Affairs
- Welsh Joint Education Committee.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will make a statement on the proposed increase in student tuition fees for the year 1977–78, details of which have been sent to her by the hon. Member for Liverpool, Scotland Exchange.
§ Mr. OakesI refer my hon. Friend to the statement made in the House on 25th 815W November—[Vol. 921, 187–191]—by my right hon. Friend. I will be replying to my hon. Friend's letter. In general it is our intention to keep a careful watch on the effect our recommendations have on student numbers and the provision of courses.