Mr. Andrew F. Bennett asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on recommendations affecting his Department's responsibility contained in "Continuing Crisis: the Response to Overseas Student Groups in Hardship", in the light of recent discussions chaired by his hon. Friend, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs.

Until about 7 o'clock there will be a debate entitled "The Continuing Crisis of Healthcare in London", followed by a debate entitled "The Future Ownership, Control and Regulation of Regional Electricity Companies".