§ 11. Mr. Wareingasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will list the factors which he takes into account in determining the level of grant for the Open University.
§ Sir Keith JosephAn important factor is the need to contain public expenditure. Other factors are the university's prevailing level of grant, Government allowances for inflation, and the advice received from the Open University visiting committee on the effect of grant levels on the university's programme of work.
§ 39. Mr. Maclennanasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he last met the vice chancellor of the Open University; and what subjects were discussed.
§ Sir Keith JosephI last met the vice-chancellor together with officers and members of the university's council, on 3 December 1984; we discussed the effect of the reductions in grant on the university's programme.