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Reports that David Blunkett is set to publish his White Paper which will revolutionize post-16 education and training in Great Britain. Role of Trade and Industry Secretary Stephen Byers; Emphasis on an integrated policy across the sector; Working title of the proposed over-arching funding body.

Opinion. Discusses the White Paper on lifelong learning. Views of Bob Fryer, author of the paper; Reference to the White Paper being scheduled for January 1998; Information on the dismissal of the White Paper.

Reports on the changes in the British educational system brought about by the White Paper report. Comments from science minister William Waldegrave; Reforms and boundary changes of the research council system; Revision of charters; Controversy over the proposal to reform postgraduate training through the introduction of a master of research degree.