§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he last met representatives of the National Union of Students; and what matters were discussed.
Mr. JacksonMy right hon. Friend has not met the National Union of Students recently, but I met it on 29 February 1988 to discuss the membership of student unions.
§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he is yet in a position to announce the date of publication of the report of the inquiry now taking place into the activities of the National Union of Students; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. JacksonWe shall analyse responses to the questionnaire issued to a sample of institutions on 29 July when these are received. Thereafter, as indicated by my right hon. Friend in his reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Thurrock (Mr. Janman) on 18 April, at column292, we shall reach conclusions on the best action to take and consult all concerned about these conclusions. I cannot at present predict how long this will take.