§ Alistair BurtTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what submissions she has received for the review of student finance following her announcement of such a review; if she will list those submissions; and if they will be taken into account before she publishes her proposals to reform student finance. [14540]
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§ Margaret HodgeConsultation on the review of student finance will begin next year. We shall take account of consultation responses when reaching a decision about the future of student finance.
§ Alistair BurtTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will call for submissions to her review on student finance from(a) the National Union of Students, (b) Universities UK, (c) the Association of Colleges. (d) the Student Loan Company, (e) the Association of University Teachers, (f) the National Association of Teachers in Further and Higher Education, (g) the Standing Conference of Principals, (h) the National Bureau for Students with Disabilities and (i) others; if she will publish their submissions; and if she will make a statement.(14543]
§ Margaret HodgeWe plan to consult widely on any proposals for change that may result from the review.
§ Alistair BurtTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what discussions she has had with other Government Departments in relation to her review of student finance; if she will place such submissions in the Library; and if she will make a statement. [14541]
§ Margaret HodgeMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has written to Ministers responsible for higher education in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and to Ministers in other Government Departments, to advise them that a review is taking place. Treasury and the Inland Revenue are represented on the review. We plan to consult on any proposals to emerge.