§ Mr. PawseyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what arrangements the Student Loans Company has made to publish annual accounts for the period 1990–91 and an annual report; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alan HowarthThe "Student Loans Company's Report 1989–91", containing the company's accounts for the periods 1989–90 and 1990–91, has been published today. Copies have been placed in the Library. The report records the company's achievement in preparing for the start of business in September 1990 and issuing loans to 180,000 students in the academic year 1990–91. The company has established a firm foundation for further development and for the recovery of loans. I pay tribute to the staff and management.