asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received concerning the staffing implications for the University Grants Committee of its selective policy in the allocation of university grants.

I have received no specific representations on this point. The University Grants Committee in discussing with the Department its staffing requirements in relation to its future programme of work. As I announced to the House on 21 May, at column 861, the Government have accepted a recommendation of the Jarratt report to review the role, structure and staffing of the UGC.