§ 32. Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is his policy towards the future of the polytechnic sector of higher education.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe Government are committed to the efficient development, within the resources available, of polytechnics as of the higher education sector generally. It recognises the key contribution of polytechnics and other local-authority maintained establishments to that development through their provision, in response to industrial and other employment demands at both local and national level, of a wide range of part-time as well as full-time courses leading to degrees and other qualifications.