§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he applied policy appraisal and fair treatment processes to his decision to withdraw grants from students studying at private colleges in the Republic of Ireland; and if he will make a statement. [37200]
§ Mr. AncramNo formal policy appraisal and fair treatment appraisal was undertaken, though PAFT principles, with other factors, were considered in reaching the decision.