§ 25. Mr. PopeTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what organisations or interested parties have expressed support for her proposed reforms of the provision of student loans. [3896]
§ Mr. ForthMy officials have had a number of positive discussions with banks and building societies. But these have been on a commercial-in-confidence basis and must remain so for the present.
My officials have also invited representatives of the Committee of Vice Chancellors and Principals and the National Union of Students to discuss our proposals. The meeting with the CVCP was constructive. The NUS has not yet replied.