§ 17. Mr. Wallaceasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he has estimated the effect of proposals to reduce Government funding of the Open University in terms of the number of students following Open University courses in remote rural areas.
§ Mr. BrookeThe university is reviewing its activities across a wide range of options, including the level of student numbers. Until the review is concluded it is not possible to estimate what the effect of reduced funding will be.
§ 34. Mr. Ron Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he next plans to visit the Open University.
§ 38. Mr. Kirkwoodasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he intends to meet the vice chancellor of the Open University.
§ 46. Dr. Marekasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when next he expects to meet the vice chancellor of the Open University to discuss the running of the university.
§ Mr. BrookeMy right hon. Friend has no plans to meet the vice chancellor or to visit the university in the near future.
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§ 41. Mr. Rentonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will have discussions with the vice chancellor of the Open University about providing courses for the unemployed.
§ Mr. BrookeOfficials of the Department have had discussions with Open University staff on this question.
§ 54. Mr. Donald Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has had regarding cuts in the funding of the Open University.
§ Mr. BrookeMy right hon. Friend and I have received over 400 representations from right hon. and hon. Members.