§ Mr. BeggsTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what aspects of the Higher Education White Paper will be extended to Northern Ireland; and what the timetable is for the implementation of its proposals. [125538]
§ Jane KennedyIt is my intention to consider carefully the implications for Northern Ireland of the DfES White Paper on the future of Higher Education in England over the next few months; to take into consideration the outcomes of the, consultation process in England and discussions with local stakeholders388W including the Northern Ireland Higher Education Council; and to bring forward recommendations on the way forward in Northern Ireland in due course.