§ Mr. MadelTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what plans he has to make further polytechnic designations between now and 30 June 1992; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alan HowarthWe have made clear that we see the designation of new polytechnics as a continuing process, and would be happy to receive advice from the Polytechnics and Colleges Funding Council at any time that an institution has met the criteria for designation as a polytechnic together with the supporting evidence.