§ Mr. AllanTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what representations he has received from organisations in(a) England and Wales and (b) Scotland concerning proposals by the Quality Assurance Agency for higher education on the nomenclature of higher education qualifications; and if he will make a statement. [138352]
§ Mr. Wicks[holding answer 16 November 2000]The need for greater clarity and consistency in the use of higher education qualification titles is recognised by both higher education institutions and employers. The Quality Assurance Agency has published its proposals for a qualifications framework for higher education together with a position paper on the nomenclature of qualifications. A further revised consultation paper was issued on 14 November. My officials have received a small number of comments on the framework and these have been addressed in the revised consultation paper. A separate framework for Scotland is being introduced and questions on this should be addressed to the Scottish Parliament.