HC Deb 29 March 1995 vol 257 cc690-1W
Mr. Sheerman

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what steps she is taking to change the English and Welsh university evaluation system for teaching to take them closer to the system operated for Scottish universities. [16890]

Mr. Boswell

The Higher Education Funding Council for England is responsible for quality assessment in England. Following consultation with the sector, the council has announced a revised methodology from April 1995 which contains some elements in common with the system operated in Scotland. Responsibility for the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales.