University, East Lancashire (Hansard, 25 February 2002)

HC Deb 25 February 2002 vol 380 c737W 737W

§ Mr. Gordon Prentice
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will establish a university in East Lancashire; and if she will make a statement. [32991]

§ Margaret Hodge
The Secretary of State has no such plans. This would initially be a matter for the interested bodies in the region to consider with the Higher Education Funding Council for England.