HC Deb 04 June 1984 vol 61 cc94-5W
Mr. Hume

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will consider introducing the provisions similar to those contained in DES Circular 7/70 to Northern Ireland.

Mr. Scott

The Department of Education for Northern Ireland is considering the introduction of a new model scheme of management for governing institutions of further education, which has been drawn up by a working party established for that purpose. This model scheme, while reflecting in general the provisions of model articles and notes annexed to DES circular 7/70, "Government and Conduct of Establishments of Further Education," has been framed in the light of the particular circumstances of the further education system in Northern Ireland.