HC Deb 17 November 2003 vol 413 cc561-2W
Paul Farrelly

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what action he(a) has taken and (b) proposes to take to meet concerns expressed by hon. Members about the proposed implementation of variable top-up fees. [137555]

Alan Johnson

We published our response to the Education and Skills Select Committee's report on the Higher Education White Paper on 28 July. We also published on that date our response to the consultation on the Higher Education White Paper. In addition, I have had a number of meetings with hon. Members about our higher education policy, and will continue to do so.

Mr. Boswell

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what arrangements will apply if top-up fees are introduced for the allocation of resources for student bursaries in situations where two or more higher education institutions make joint arrangements to facilitate access to their courses. [137878]

Alan Johnson

Universities will be able to make joint arrangements for bursaries–we already encourage collaboration between institutions in order to widen participation through programmes such as Aimhigher.

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