§ 9. Dr. Francis:To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent discussions he has had with the First Secretary of the National Assembly for Wales on widening participation in higher education, with particular reference to student funding. [102976]
§ Peter HainRegular ones, and with the Assembly Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning.
§ 13. Mr. Simon ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he held with the First Secretary of the National Assembly for Wales regarding tuition fees before the publication of the Government's White Paper on higher education. [102980]
§ Peter HainThe First Minister and I have been in close contact about the future of student funding in Wales and will continue to work with the Secretary for State for Education and Skills over the coming months.