HC Deb 20 December 1983 vol 51 c103W
12. Mr. Straw

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he proposes to make public funds available for the National Council for Educational Standards to undertake further research.

Sir Keith Joseph

I assess each research proposal I receive on its merits, giving particular attention to questions of value for money and relevance to policy priorities. Should the National Council for Educational Standards apply for financial support for further research, I shall judge its proposal against these criteria.