§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to change the present accounting procedures relating to Government loans made to support the introduction of higher education tuition fees in order to distinguish between Government spending and Government lending; and if he will make a statement. [13646]
§ Mr. Darling[holding answer 5 November 1997]A response will be made to the Dearing Inquiry recommendation on the treatment of student loans in due course.