§ Mr. Chris Smithasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will introduce legislation to prohibit the offering of writing essays and theses for students for payment; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldenMy right hon. Friend has no plans to introduce such legislation. It is for the institutions that award degrees and other qualifications to satisfy themselves that the essays and theses they assess are the work of the students concerned.