HC Deb 19 June 1980 vol 986 c605W
Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will ensure that any overspending by the University Grants Committee during the current financial year does not lead to extra public expenditure.

Dr. Boyson

Yes. The payment of funds which are distributed to universities by the University Grants Committee, as well as the staffing and administrative costs of the Committee, are controlled by my Department