HC Deb 23 May 1988 vol 134 c11W
Dr. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the current financial position of the Open University in terms of(a) the development of new courses, (b) current course maintenance and updating and (c) research.

Mr. Jackson

The Open University is now conducting a thorough reappraisal of its existing plans and forecasts. Its conclusions are to be discussed with the visiting committee, and the committee will report to my right hon. Friend later in the year.