§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the percentage of disabled students who registered with the Open University in 1971 who have now graduated; if he will list the total number of disabled students who have graduated from the Open University: and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Keith JosephIn answer to the first part of the question, about 80 per cent.; the second, over 1,400. The Open University has a notable record in providing for disabled students, and the visiting committee recommended in January that it should continue to ensure that, as far as practicable, such students should be able to study on equal terms with other students. I am happy to endorse that recommendation.