HC Deb 13 December 1984 vol 69 c594W
Mr. Michael Forsyth

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) if he will estimate the cost to public funds of contributions on the students' behalf to compulsory membership of student unions;

(2) if he will consider introducing legislation to provide for the voluntary membership of student unions;

(3) if he will estimate the savings to his Department if membership of student unions were made voluntary.

Mr. Brooke

I shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.