§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will set up an inquiry to review the extent to which educational standards may be improved in polytechnics such as Hatfield which have limited financial provision available to them under the existing support arrangements.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe national advisory body for local authority higher education has been set up by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State to advise on the academic provision to be made in individual institutions in the local authority sector of higher education. I am sure that in formulating its advice the body will share my hon. Friend's concern to improve educational standards and make the best use of the resources available.