Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White Paper Debate
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Alex Easton
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Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White Paper
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Patrick Hurley
I agree entirely, and will make similar points later in my speech. The hon. Gentleman and I are very much on the same page.
Alex Easton (North Down) (Ind)
Will the hon. Gentleman join me in recognising the Open University’s role in pioneering modules, credits and credit transfers, which turned lifelong learning into a reality for so many adults in my constituency? Does he agree that the funding changes in 2010 badly hit part-time and mature learners, and that the promise of the White Paper still depends on the choices that Governments make on funding policies?