§ Mr. Nigel GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many banks and building societies have indicated that they are willing to administer the student loans scheme.
Mr. JacksonIt is for the individual banks and other financial institutions to reach their own decisions in the light of the detailed negotiations now under way, but it is clear from the discussions that have already taken place that there is substantial interest in participating in the top-up loans scheme.