HC Deb 24 July 2000 vol 354 c437W
Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans he has to establish a university in East Lancashire; and if he will make a statement. [131890]

Mr. Wicks

The Government do not determine the siting of higher education institutions. It is a matter for the interested bodies in the region to consider with the Higher Education Funding Council for England.