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Debate between Lord Willetts and Christopher Chope
Thursday 17th February 2011

(13 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Willetts Portrait The Minister for Universities and Science (Mr David Willetts)
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There are further education colleges across the country that are keen to deliver more higher education, and the coalition Government believe that that is an opportunity that they should be able to take up, provided they meet the necessary standards.

Christopher Chope Portrait Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch) (Con)
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T6. Do the Government agree that universities should be free to admit students on the basis of academic merit without interference from the Government, and, if so, why are they intent on more regulation and meddling in the freedom of university admissions?