To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to introduce legislation to convert some universities back to polytechnics.

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to introduce legislation to convert some universities back to polytechnics.

My Lords, I welcome the Government’s review of post-16 education. In that context I propose the creation of a network of subregional polytechnics, specialising in levels 4, 5 and 6. That is the biggest gap between supply and needs in our education system. It was identified by Lord Dearing a...

My Lords, I welcome the Government’s review of post-16 education. In that context I propose the creation of a network of subregional polytechnics, specialising in levels 4, 5 and 6. That is the biggest gap between supply and needs in our education system. It was identified by Lord Dearing a...

My Lords, I am very grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, for raising this issue. The word “polytechnic”, or the concept, has come out in a number of our debates on education and skills over the past few years, so it is good that we now have an opportunity...

My Lords, I am very grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, for raising this issue. The word “polytechnic”, or the concept, has come out in a number of our debates on education and skills over the past few years, so it is good that we now have an opportunity...

My Lords, I should first say that I am chairman of the Edge Foundation, which is the largest educational charity in the country promoting practical, technical and hands-on learning. I am also chairman of the Baker Dearing Educational Trust, which promotes university technical colleges. I draw no remuneration from either...

My Lords, I should first say that I am chairman of the Edge Foundation, which is the largest educational charity in the country promoting practical, technical and hands-on learning. I am also chairman of the Baker Dearing Educational Trust, which promotes university technical colleges. I draw no remuneration from either...

My Lords, I, too, wish to speak in this debate brought about by my noble friend Lord Lucas to support the new generation of, and commitment to, polytechnics and university training colleges, or UTCs, which my noble friend Lord Baker mentioned. They play their part in delivering new opportunities for...

My Lords, I, too, wish to speak in this debate brought about by my noble friend Lord Lucas to support the new generation of, and commitment to, polytechnics and university training colleges, or UTCs, which my noble friend Lord Baker mentioned. They play their part in delivering new opportunities for...

My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, on introducing this debate. I will start by telling your Lordships that I went to a technical college, or polytechnic. It was Salford Technical College before it became a university—which tells you

how ancient I am. In those days there were...

My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, on introducing this debate. I will start by telling your Lordships that I went to a technical college, or polytechnic. It was Salford Technical College before it became a university—which tells you

how ancient I am. In those days there were...

My Lords, I rise briefly to remind your Lordships of my experience from 1983 to 1992 in our former polytechnic sector. All the degrees in that sector were validated by the Council for National Academic Awards, upon which I was the sole representative of commerce, and of which I was...

My Lords, I rise briefly to remind your Lordships of my experience from 1983 to 1992 in our former polytechnic sector. All the degrees in that sector were validated by the Council for National Academic Awards, upon which I was the sole representative of commerce, and of which I was...

My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, on having this debate and on his introduction, which set the scene very well. He has sparked responses from a number of us who will, I think, follow him part of the way, if not all the way, to where he...

My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, on having this debate and on his introduction, which set the scene very well. He has sparked responses from a number of us who will, I think, follow him part of the way, if not all the way, to where he...

My Lords, does the noble Lord agree that the soil in which the root of our education system feeds is really teacher training, and that then you get to the schools—the primary schools and so on, all the way up?

My Lords, does the noble Lord agree that the soil in which the root of our education system feeds is really teacher training, and that then you get to the schools—the primary schools and so on, all the way up?

I can agree with the noble Lord on this point. Teacher training is the key to it but it has to start with primary education.

My time is running out. I would like to go on about social mobility and other points but I will end with just one thought. Perhaps...

I can agree with the noble Lord on this point. Teacher training is the key to it but it has to start with primary education.

My time is running out. I would like to go on about social mobility and other points but I will end with just one thought. Perhaps...

My Lords, I am pleased to answer this Question for Short Debate and am grateful to my noble friend Lord Lucas for initiating it and to all those who have contributed. The debate has been extremely interesting and is very timely. First, it follows the excellent report by the Social...

My Lords, I am pleased to answer this Question for Short Debate and am grateful to my noble friend Lord Lucas for initiating it and to all those who have contributed. The debate has been extremely interesting and is very timely. First, it follows the excellent report by the Social...

Lords question for short debate on what assessment they have made of the case for a new generation of polytechnics to address the technical skills gap.

Lords question for short debate on what assessment they have made of the case for a new generation of polytechnics to address the technical skills gap.

To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills what plans he has to re-introduce polytechnic colleges into the higher education system.

To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills what plans he has to re-introduce polytechnic colleges into the higher education system.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of the reclassification of the former polytechnics as universities on (a) academic standards and (b) vocational training.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of the reclassification of the former polytechnics as universities on (a) academic standards and (b) vocational training.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, how many home-domiciled applicants aged under 21 there were to (a) full-time and (b) sandwich undergraduate courses in each of the last three years; and how many acceptances there were onto such courses, indicating (i) the proportion of the age...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, how many home-domiciled applicants aged under 21 there were to (a) full-time and (b) sandwich undergraduate courses in each of the last three years; and how many acceptances there were onto such courses, indicating (i) the proportion of the age...

Lords debate on motion to call attention to the state of British universities. Motion withdrawn.

Lords debate on motion to call attention to the state of British universities. Motion withdrawn.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if he will list for each of the last five years the percentage of (a) money awarded as research grants and (b) actual grants to former polytechnics and colleges of higher education by each of the national research councils in...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if he will list for each of the last five years the percentage of (a) money awarded as research grants and (b) actual grants to former polytechnics and colleges of higher education by each of the national research councils in...

The academic staff of polytechnics & colleges: 1992: information document. PCFC. 1993. (Deposited 5.6.98).

The academic staff of polytechnics & colleges: 1992: information document. PCFC. 1993. (Deposited 5.6.98).

The academic staff of polytechnics & colleges: 1993: information document. PCFC. 1994. (Deposited 5.6.98).

The academic staff of polytechnics & colleges: 1993: information document. PCFC. 1994. (Deposited 5.6.98).

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, if he will list the numbers of (a) full-time and (b) sandwich undergraduates broken down by socio-economic categories A to E attending former polytechnics and colleges in 1995. - Inc table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, if he will list the numbers of (a) full-time and (b) sandwich undergraduates broken down by socio-economic categories A to E attending former polytechnics and colleges in 1995. - Inc table.

What existing measures the British Government supports through bilateral and international aid programmes which assist polytechnic education to train technical and managerial workers in the West Bank and Gaza Strip; and what is the United Kingdom financial contribution to such programmes; and various questions on same. - Inc figs.

What existing measures the British Government supports through bilateral and international aid programmes which assist polytechnic education to train technical and managerial workers in the West Bank and Gaza Strip; and what is the United Kingdom financial contribution to such programmes; and various questions on same. - Inc figs.

Letter from the Earl of Swinton to the Earl of Lauderdale concerning membership of student unions (includes letters from Manchester and Bristol Polytechnics outlining the cases of Paul Soden and Patsy Fry). DES. 1985.

Letter from the Earl of Swinton to the Earl of Lauderdale concerning membership of student unions (includes letters from Manchester and Bristol Polytechnics outlining the cases of Paul Soden and Patsy Fry). DES. 1985.

Letter from the Earl of Swinton to the Earl of Halsbury concerning unemployment rates of sandwich course graduates (includes tables for 1982/1983). DES. 1985.

Letter from the Earl of Swinton to the Earl of Halsbury concerning unemployment rates of sandwich course graduates (includes tables for 1982/1983). DES. 1985.

What was the drop-out rate for university and polytechnic courses in each year since 1979; and to list change to university and polytechnic student maintenance grant entitlement since 1974. - Table given.

What was the drop-out rate for university and polytechnic courses in each year since 1979; and to list change to university and polytechnic student maintenance grant entitlement since 1974. - Table given.

What are her estimates of the university or polytechnic total student population for each year from 1974-75 to 1998-99. - Includes figures.

What are her estimates of the university or polytechnic total student population for each year from 1974-75 to 1998-99. - Includes figures.

What has been the total government expenditure on university and polytechnic maintenance grants, for each year since 1974-75 in 1994 prices. - Table given.

What has been the total government expenditure on university and polytechnic maintenance grants, for each year since 1974-75 in 1994 prices. - Table given.

What has been the value of the full university student grant for each year since 1974-75 in 1994 prices; and what would be annual cost of paying all fees for and full maintenance grant to, all part-time university students; and to list change to university and polytechnic student maintenance grant...

What has been the value of the full university student grant for each year since 1974-75 in 1994 prices; and what would be annual cost of paying all fees for and full maintenance grant to, all part-time university students; and to list change to university and polytechnic student maintenance grant...

What was the percentage of university/polytechnic students entitled to (a) full maintenance grant and (b) no maintenance grant in each year since 1979. - Table given relates only to mandatory award holders domiciled in England and Wales.

What was the percentage of university/polytechnic students entitled to (a) full maintenance grant and (b) no maintenance grant in each year since 1979. - Table given relates only to mandatory award holders domiciled in England and Wales.

What is the number and percentage of students in higher education qualifying for full maintenance grants. Includes figures.

What is the number and percentage of students in higher education qualifying for full maintenance grants. Includes figures.

What have been the numbers of students graduating from (a) universities and (b) polytechnics in each of the last five years. - Includes table.

What have been the numbers of students graduating from (a) universities and (b) polytechnics in each of the last five years. - Includes table.

What has been the total gross public spending for each year from 1989-90, in 1992-93 prices, for (a) the University Funding Council and (b) the Polytechnic and Colleges Funding Council. - Inc table.

What has been the total gross public spending for each year from 1989-90, in 1992-93 prices, for (a) the University Funding Council and (b) the Polytechnic and Colleges Funding Council. - Inc table.

What were percentages for each dept within each university & polytechnic of applicants accepted on first degree courses in autumn 1991 as a result of using the University Central Council on Admissions & Polytechnic Central Admissions System clearing procedures. - Inc fact that details for individual institutions & departments not...

What were percentages for each dept within each university & polytechnic of applicants accepted on first degree courses in autumn 1991 as a result of using the University Central Council on Admissions & Polytechnic Central Admissions System clearing procedures. - Inc fact that details for individual institutions & departments not...

What was the total expenditure in respect of tuition fees for undergraduate courses in universities and polytechnics for 1991-92; and how much of this was for students not qualifying for a mandatory maintenance award on grounds of high parental income. - Inc figures.

What was the total expenditure in respect of tuition fees for undergraduate courses in universities and polytechnics for 1991-92; and how much of this was for students not qualifying for a mandatory maintenance award on grounds of high parental income. - Inc figures.

SI 1993/643 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 1 April 1993 (S.89).

SI 1993/643 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 1 April 1993 (S.89).

Pursuant to his Answer of 15th February, Official Report, 219 c51-2W, if he will list those business names, including either of the words university or polytechnic on the use of which his opinion is currently being sought.

Pursuant to his Answer of 15th February, Official Report, 219 c51-2W, if he will list those business names, including either of the words university or polytechnic on the use of which his opinion is currently being sought.

Pursuant to his Answer of 15th February, Official Report, 219 c51-2W, what steps he took, before approving the name Somerset University under the Business Names Act 1985, to satisfy himself that the degree-level courses provided met levels of educational quality recognised through validation by universities, the CNAA or other educational...

Pursuant to his Answer of 15th February, Official Report, 219 c51-2W, what steps he took, before approving the name Somerset University under the Business Names Act 1985, to satisfy himself that the degree-level courses provided met levels of educational quality recognised through validation by universities, the CNAA or other educational...

If he will list those business names, including either of the words university or polytechnic, on the use of which his opinion has been sought under the Business Names Act 1985, with an indication where possible of whether approval has been given. - Includes details.

If he will list those business names, including either of the words university or polytechnic, on the use of which his opinion has been sought under the Business Names Act 1985, with an indication where possible of whether approval has been given. - Includes details.

If he will list the number of students with special educational needs who gained entry to university and polytechnics for each year since 1982. - Information not held centrally.

If he will list the number of students with special educational needs who gained entry to university and polytechnics for each year since 1982. - Information not held centrally.

How many university and polytechnic careers officers there were in (a) 1979 and (b) 1985; and how many there are today. - Inc fact that info on careers officers in former polytechnics is not held centrally & table showing numbers of carers & appointments officers employed by institutions within Universities...

How many university and polytechnic careers officers there were in (a) 1979 and (b) 1985; and how many there are today. - Inc fact that info on careers officers in former polytechnics is not held centrally & table showing numbers of carers & appointments officers employed by institutions within Universities...

If he will list for the latest full year for which figures are available, all institutions funded for taught courses by the Polytechnics and Colleges Funding Council (a) the number of full-time equivalent students enrolled upon degree-level courses, (b) the total funding for teaching received from the Polytechnics and Colleges...

If he will list for the latest full year for which figures are available, all institutions funded for taught courses by the Polytechnics and Colleges Funding Council (a) the number of full-time equivalent students enrolled upon degree-level courses, (b) the total funding for teaching received from the Polytechnics and Colleges...

If he will list the authorities authorised to award degrees for the taught courses which commenced in September 1992 at each of the institutions funded by the Polytechnics and Colleges Funding Council or the Universities Funding Council; & similarly for research courses. - Inc list.

If he will list the authorities authorised to award degrees for the taught courses which commenced in September 1992 at each of the institutions funded by the Polytechnics and Colleges Funding Council or the Universities Funding Council; & similarly for research courses. - Inc list.

If he intends to publish advice with respect to changes of name for colleges in the new further education sector. - Incls fact that DFE today issued guidance.

If he intends to publish advice with respect to changes of name for colleges in the new further education sector. - Incls fact that DFE today issued guidance.

Pursuant to his Answer of 19th October, 212 c27-8W, how many scientists working on these projects had to sign the Official Secrets Acts or agree to any restrictions on publication or discussion of the project; and how many projects in universities and polytechnics which were funded by the Government Communications...

Pursuant to his Answer of 19th October, 212 c27-8W, how many scientists working on these projects had to sign the Official Secrets Acts or agree to any restrictions on publication or discussion of the project; and how many projects in universities and polytechnics which were funded by the Government Communications...

If students who entered universities recently converted from polytechnics will be classed as students entering universities or as students entering polytechnics, in official Department for Education figures.

If students who entered universities recently converted from polytechnics will be classed as students entering universities or as students entering polytechnics, in official Department for Education figures.

How many of today's universities were polytechnics or colleges in 1979; and what this represents in student numbers. - Inc figures. (Failed OPQ)

How many of today's universities were polytechnics or colleges in 1979; and what this represents in student numbers. - Inc figures. (Failed OPQ)

Lords debate on unstarred question on whether HMGovt are satisfied with current levels of expenditure on books for schools, colleges, universities & libraries.

Lords debate on unstarred question on whether HMGovt are satisfied with current levels of expenditure on books for schools, colleges, universities & libraries.

What transitional funding was available and under what formula for polytechnics leaving the local education authority sector; and what are the equivalent figures and formulae for further education colleges. - Includes figures.

What transitional funding was available and under what formula for polytechnics leaving the local education authority sector; and what are the equivalent figures and formulae for further education colleges. - Includes figures.