§ Mr. RendelTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will list the members of the working group established to serve on her Department's review of student support; and if she will make a statement. [17476]
§ Margaret HodgeMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Skills announced on 3 October 2001 that she is leading a review of student funding, including representatives from the Department for Education and Skills, HM Treasury and Inland Revenue.
§ Mr. RendelTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what research she has commissioned as part of her Department's review of student support; and if she will make a statement. [17475]
§ Margaret HodgeWe have examined existing research on students' attitudes to higher education, their income and expenditure, as well as perceptions of debt. Since 1998 we have commissioned further research to monitor the impact of our reforms in higher education.