HC Deb 19 December 1989 vol 164 cc210-1W
53. Mr. Nellist

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what recent representations he has had on his plans to introduce student loans; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Jackson

I refer the hon. Member to the reply that I gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Leicester, West (Mr. Janner).

Mr. Strang

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many banks have agreed in principle to operate the student loan scheme.

Mr. Jackson

Ten banks have formed Student Loans Company Limited to undertake preparatory work for the student loans scheme. Additional financial institutions will be invited to become shareholders in the company when a brochure is issued.

Mr. Straw

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what plans he has to advertise the Government's scheme for student loans; at what estimated cost; and over what period.

Mr. MacGregor

The Government will ensure that students and potential students are fully informed of the public support available.

Mr. Straw

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what assessment he has made of the costs of the administration of the student loans scheme by(a) the public sector, (b) competitive tender and (c) the student loans company.

Mr. MacGregor

I have nothing to add to the estimates of the costs of administration of the student loans scheme which have already been published.

59. Mr. Doran

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he last met Lloyds bank to discuss student finance.

70. Mr. Gareth Wardell

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he last met Lloyds bank to discuss student finance.

77. Mr. Macdonald

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he last met representatives of the Royal Bank of Scotland concerning student finance.

80. Mr. John P. Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he last met Lloyds bank to discuss student finance.

94. Mr. McAllion

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he last met the Clydesdale bank to discuss student finance.

Mr. Jackson

Ministers and officials have had a series of discussions with representatives of the financial institutions as proposals for the student loans scheme have developed. Ten banks have now formed a company, Student Loans Company Limited, to undertake preparatory work for the scheme.