HC Deb 10 July 1990 vol 176 cc176-7W
17. Mr. Andrew Welsh

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he has received any recent representations regarding the implementation of the student loans scheme; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Jackson

I refer the hon. Gentleman to my earlier reply to the hon. Member for Moray (Mrs. Ewing).

34. Mr. Kennedy

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on progress towards the introduction of student loans.

47. Mr. Douglas

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the progress being made on setting up the Students Loans Company Ltd.

Mr. Jackson

The Student Loans Company is making good progress, completing its computer systems and recruiting clerical staff needed for the autumn. It is also holding constructive discussions with the higher education institutions about the certification of students' eligibility. This bodes well for the introduction of the scheme this autumn.