§ 21. Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many reductions in university places he anticipates for the 1982–83 session.
§ Mr. WaldegraveEarly information based on returns made to the University Grants Committee indicates that there has been a reduction of about 3,000 home and European Community undergraduate entrants to universities compared with last year.
§ 40. Mr. Strangasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will carry out a review of the effect of the reductions in public expenditure on university education in the current and next year.
§ Mr. WaldegraveNo, but my right hon. Friend has asked the University Grants Committee to provide such a review.