Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 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, what factors led him to supplement the draft letter of statutory guidance to the Director of the Office of Fair Access (OFFA) issued during the passage of the Higher Education Act 2004 with paragraph 9.5 of the new draft letter of statutory guidance to the Director of OFFA issued on 14th July; and whether he expects (a) type of school and (b) socio-economic background to be included in the milestones relating to university admission referred to in paragraph 9.5.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what factors led him to supplement the draft letter of statutory guidance to the Director of the Office of Fair Access (OFFA) issued during the passage of the Higher Education Act 2004 with paragraph 9.5 of the new draft letter of statutory guidance to the Director of OFFA issued on 14 July; and whether he expects (a) type of school and (b) socio- economic background to be included in the milestones relating to university admission referred to in paragraph 9.5. [193350] Dr. Howells: The draft letter of statutory guidance was revised in the light of the parliamentary debates on the Higher Education Bill and discussions with the sector and other interested parties. As we have always made clear, institutions will set their own milestones.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 425 c1271W; 193350
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Access Admissions Correspondence Higher education Universities Office for Fair Access
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk