§ Mr. Wareingasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he expects to receive the report of the National Advisory Body for Higher and Further Education on good management practice; what other advice he will be taking before producing his plans for the future of polytechnics and colleges providing advanced further education courses; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldenI am unable to say when my right hon. Friend will receive the final report on good management practice, the timing of which is a matter for the committee of the National Advisory Body. A number of other reports have recently received publicity and bear on the constitution of polytechnics and colleges and related matters. The Government welcome the debate which has developed and have been listening to advice from all quarters.