§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what discussions he has had with local authorities and what representations they have made in proposals for the central control of polytechnics and colleges; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. BoysonRepresentatives of the Council of Local Education Authorities have made known to my right hon. and learned Friend their views on any transfer of higher education institutions out of local management. It was explained that the Government's consideration of future arrangements for the funding and management of higher education is continuing, and that any proposals that might be formulated would be the subject of public consultation.