The Accountability of Universities

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:05 pm on 2 April 2019.

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Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour 2:05, 2 April 2019

I thank the Member for that question, Llywydd. Universities are autonomous bodies whose accountability lies with their governing councils. The Higher Education Funding Council for Wales regulates the sector on behalf of Welsh Ministers, and discussions are under way to identify ways in which its guidance to governing bodies can be strengthened.