§ 31. Mr. Lilleyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether the Association of Polytechnic Teachers is routinely consulted on matters concerning higher education; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldenIn cases where consultation encompasses a range of interested parties, and where the Association of Polytechnic Teachers (APT) is perceived to have an interest, the APT is included in the consultative process. My right hon. Friend welcomes the APT's evident willingness to contribute its comments on a wide range of higher education issues. I myself met it on 3 March to discuss its responses to the higher education Green Paper.