HC Deb 31 January 1989 vol 146 cc165-6W
32. Mr. Batiste

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many representations he has received concerning his proposals for student loans.

36. Mr. Bellingham

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received since the publication of the White Paper entitled "Top-up Loans for Students".

62. Mr. Wigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received from students in Wales, and their representatives, concerning his proposals for student loans; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Kennedy

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received concerning his proposals over changes to the method of student financing; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Jackson

Since the publication on 9 November 1988 of the White Paper on top-up loans for students, some 3,912 representations have been received. Representations from Wales are not separately recorded.

33. Mr. Callaghan

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he last met representatives of banks and financial institutions to discuss proposals to introduce a loan scheme for maintenance of students in higher education.

Mr. Jackson

In November. Discussions are continuing between the Department and representatives of financial institutions.

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