HC Deb 10 July 1986 vol 101 c233W
Mr. Simon Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received about the future of Rose Bruford college of speech and drama; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Walden

Since 4 April 1986, when the secretariat of the National Advisory Body for Public Sector Higher Education issued its consultative proposals for student numbers in 1987–88, my right hon. Friend has received 12 representations about Rose Bruford college, including eight from right hon. and hon. Members.