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Written question asked by Lord Boswell of Aynho (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 May 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 May 2008. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 May 2008 on behalf of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.


Higher Education

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills what mechanisms exist for co-ordination of higher education policy between the Government and the devolved administrations.
Answer

Each administration determines its own higher education policies and all HE institutions are autonomous. Ministers and officials meet from time to time to discuss each others' policies and issues of common interest, such as information given to students about the support available if they study outside their home country.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
475 c1483-4W; 204589
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Devolution Higher education Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk