Written question asked by Lord Brady of Altrincham (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 March 2002. It was answered by Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour) on Monday, 4 March 2002 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what criteria are used by the HEFC to determine those areas which qualify for postcode premium payments in connection with widening participation; and what the qualifying post code areas are. - (Holding answer 28 February 2002).

Answer: Mr. Brady: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what criteria are used by the HEFC to determine those areas which qualify for postcode premium payments in connection with widening participation; and what the qualifying post code areas are. [38861] Margaret Hodge: [holding answer 28 February 2002]: This is a matter for the Higher Education Funding Council for England. I have therefore asked the Chief Executive of the Funding Council to reply to your question and to place a copy of his reply in the House of Commons Library.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 38861; 381 c39-41W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Access Disadvantaged Higher education Post codes Post code premium payments
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk