Higher Education Funding
Debate between Jonathan Edwards and Lord Willetts
Mr Willetts
I am not aware of any feature of the proposals which would lead to the cross-subsidy that concerns the hon. Gentleman.
Jonathan Edwards (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr) (PC)
Considering that higher education funding structures in Wales are more or less tied to those in England, following our adoption of top-up fees, what discussions has the Minister had with the Welsh Assembly Government concerning today’s announcement?
Mr Willetts
I have had discussions over the months with Leighton Andrews, who has described to me his proposals for Wales, where I know there is an ongoing debate about university financing. I hope to be able also to have a quick phone conversation with him about our proposals today and, of course, to keep in close touch.