HC Deb 21 March 1983 vol 39 c343W
Mr. Canavan

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proportion of the income of universities is met directly or indirectly by the Government.

Mr. Waldegrave

It is estimated approaching 90 per cent. of universities' recurrent income comes from public funds. Most of this will come directly or indirectly from monies voted by Parliament.