§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science on what date and at what time he informed the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals about his proposed changes in student funding.
§ Mr. BrookeThe Government do not inform outside organisations of their decisions before they are announced to Parliament.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what prior consultation he had with the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals on his proposed changes in student funding.
§ Mr. BrookeThe Government do not consult on matters concerning the public expenditure survey. They do, however, consult a number of interested organisations, including the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals, on possible changes to the awards regulations and have done so this year as in previous years.