Adult Education

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Education and Science – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 6 March 1984.

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Photo of Mr Peter Brooke Mr Peter Brooke Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Education and Science) 12:00, 6 March 1984

In my main answer I explained that there was a net cash increase in the three years concerned, but I acknowledge, in the context of the hon. Member's question, that there is a reduction in the extramural departments. Overall, programmes need not be reduced if fees to students are increased, academic staff are used in a more cost-effective way, and course provision is rationalised. The three-year horizon gives time for careful planning.