HC Deb 03 April 1996 vol 275 c302W
Mr. Lidington

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what is the status of the Student Loans Company. [25122]

Mr. Forth

Following a report by the National Audit Office, and with the agreement of its board, the Student Loans Company has been designated as a non-departmental public body with effect from 1 April 1996.