University Education

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Education and Science – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 12 February 1991.

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Photo of Mr Alan Howarth Mr Alan Howarth Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Education and Science) 12:00, 12 February 1991

I well understand why my hon. Friend takes such pride in the achievements of Exeter university. We have increased not inconsiderably the sums available for capital expenditure; about £200 million will be available for that purpose. Universities have been provided with considerable discretion and flexibility over borrowing, so Exeter university can look forward with some confidence to being able to provide the necessary facilities to support the expansion in student numbers to which undoubtedly it aspires.