Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Friday, 22 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 October 2004. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 October 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, whether he expects the Director General of the Office for Fair Access to commission research into access to university places; and whether he would expect such research to be published.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills whether he expects the Director General of the Office for Fair Access to commission research into access to university places; and whether he would expect such research to be published. [193839] Dr. Howells: It is entirely a matter for the Director whether he commissions any research and what he publishes. Any report which the Director provides for the Secretary of State will be laid before Parliament.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 425 c1270W; 193839
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Access Admissions Higher education Universities Research Office for Fair Access
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk