HC Deb 18 November 1985 vol 87 cc1-2W
Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what action he has taken in the light of the Swann report on the education of ethnic minorities.

Mr. Chris Patten

Action is continuing on the various initiatives described by my right hon. Friend in his response to a question from my hon. Friend the Member

of State for Education and Science and the Secretary of State for Social Services on the implementation of the 1985 pay award for clinical academic staff; and if she will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

Yes. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science will reply as soon as possible to the request from the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals for additional funds to allow the universities to apply to clinical academics the 1985 pay award for NHS doctors and dentists.