§ Mr. ByersTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what discussions her Department has held with the Capita Group about taking part in the privatisation of the student loans scheme. [25885]
§ Mr. ForthMy officials have held discussions with a number of companies about our plans for the provision of private sector student loans. The names of those involved are "commercial in confidence" at this stage. An announcement of those companies making successful tenders for involvement in the private loans scheme will be made in due course.