HC Deb 25 June 1985 vol 81 c349W
36. Mr. Kirkwood

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps he proposes to take to reduce the waiting lists for Open University places.

Sir Keith Joseph

The Open University is responsible for determining the number of students it admits. Its broad policy is to accept new students in order of application. Students who cannot be offered a place in one year are offered places in the next. No student has to wait more than one year to be admitted.