HL Deb 28 February 1989 vol 504 c1028WA
Viscount Mersey

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they agree with the Riley Report on veterinary colleges, and in particular with the recommendation that the Cambridge Veterinary College should close.

Viscount Davidson

The report on veterinary education was commissioned by the University Grants Committee, and has been issued for consultation. Decisions on its various recommendations in the light of comments received will be for the committee's successor, the Universities Funding Council, which takes up its full responsibilities on 1st April 1989.