Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 November 2004. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 November 2004 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, pursuant to the reply of 3 November 2003, 426 c291W, on university admissions, what his timescale is for consideration of the benchmarks on university admissions; and whether he plans to announce the outcome of this consideration.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills pursuant to the answer of 3 November 2004, Official Report, column 290W, on university admissions, what his timescale is for consideration of the benchmarks on university admissions; and whether he plans to announce the outcome of this consideration. [197050] Dr. Howells: I have said that I will look at the benchmarks to see if there is any way they can be improved or better understood. I have not yet announced a specific timescale, nor at this stage any plans to make an announcement.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 426 c760W;426 c764W; 197050
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Access Admissions Higher education Standards Universities Office for Fair Access
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk