Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 January 2005. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 January 2005 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 her most recent estimate is of the cost of setting up the independent person or panel with responsibility for reviewing decisions made by the Office for Fair Access. - Inc figure.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what her most recent estimate is of the cost of setting up the independent person or panel with responsibility for reviewing decisions made by the Office for Fair Access. [208505] Dr. Howells: The Department has followed the guidance set by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments (OCPA) for this vacancy. The estimated cost of the recruitment process, including advertising costs, is £6,000. We hope to announce the name of the independent reviewer shortly.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 208505; 429 c857W;429 c861W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Access Admissions Advertising Costs Higher education Recruitment Public appointments Universities Office for Fair Access
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk