§ Mr. Freudasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science, in view of the concern expressed by local authorities and by academic staff, if he will consider establishing an independent inquiry into the uniformity of validation of degree and diploma courses both by CNAA and by the universities in local authority-administered institutions.
§ Mr. Gerry FowlerNo. My right hon. Friend is not responsible for the decisions of independent validating bodies, but he believes that they have the means of keeping in touch and an understanding of one another's position.