Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 November 2004. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 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, what factors he expects the Director General of Fair Access to take account of in evaluating the milestones of individual universities; and whether the Director General will make public his policy on (a) the milestones he will expect universities to include in their access agreement and (b) how he will ascertain whether milestones are stretching enough under paragraph 6.6.2 of the guidance given by the Secretary of State.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what factors he expects the Director General of Fair Access to take account of in evaluating the milestones of individual universities; and whether the Director General will make public his policy on (a) the milestones he will expect universities to include in their access agreement and (b) how he will ascertain whether milestones are stretching enough under paragraph 6.6.2 of the guidance given by the Secretary of State. [194836] Dr. Howells: It will be for the Director to determine what factors he will take account of in evaluating institutions' own milestones, in the light of the Secretary of State's letter of guidance. The Director will issue guidance to institutions on access agreements in due course.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 194836; 426 c280W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Access Admissions Higher education Universities Office for Fair Access
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk