§ Mr. BoswellTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what recent consultations he has held with employers and staff in(a) higher education and (b) further education into the state of industrial relations in these sectors. [140393]
§ Mr. Wicks[holding answer 29 November 2000]: My right hon. Friend meets higher and further education employers and staff from time to time to discuss a variety of topics. Staff matters were included on the agenda when he last met HE union representatives on 29 November.