§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of Stale for Education and Science what study his Department has made of "The Future of Higher Education in the 547W Maintained Sector" published by the Council of Local Education Authorities; and if he will make a statement on its findings.
§ Dr. BoysonMy right hon. and learned Friend will take the Council of Local Education Authorities' paper fully into account in the consultative exercise launched by the issue of his document "Higher Education in England Outside the Universities: Policy, Funding and Management". The consultation period extends to the end of November, when he will place before the House his considered proposals.