§ Mr. Harry BarnesTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many copies of the leaflet "Top-Up Loans For Students" have been printed; at what cost; and what will be the avenues for its distribution.
Mr. JacksonOne hundred thousand copies of the leaflet "Top-Up Loans For Students" were printed, at a cost of £3,800. Sample copies have been sent to the heads of relevant establishments—higher education institutions and schools and colleges providing for students of sixth-form age—and to chief education officers, principal careers officers, and other interested bodies. As the proposals are subject to parliamentary approval, it has been made clear that copies should be made available to students only in response to demand. A copy of the leaflet has been sent to each hon. Member.
§ Mr. Harry BarnesTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the purpose of producing the leaflet "Top-Up Loans For Students" prior to the report stage of the Education (Student Loans) Bill.
Mr. JacksonThe leaflet is intended to indicate to students, potential students and others how the top-up loans scheme should operate and the terms on which the loan will be offered. The leaflet states that the introduction of the top-up loan scheme depends upon Parliament's approval of the Education (Student Loans) Bill.