HC Deb 14 November 1989 vol 160 c165W
Mr. Wigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Services when he last met representatives from the Royal National Institute for the Blind to discuss the financial position of blind and partially sighted students and students loans; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Scott

Student loans are a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science.

We have made clear our intention to preserve the benefit entitlement of certain students in vulnerable groups, including disabled students. The regulations to give effect to this will be subject to consultation.