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Written question asked by Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Wilcox (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 October 2010.


Higher Education: Funding

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether under the proposals from Lord Browne of Madingley two-year foundation degrees are included in the student finance proposals for loans to cover tuition and maintenance.
Answer

Lord Browne's review proposes that students receive public support for learning and living through the student finance plan. The proposals assume that this support continues to be available to students on all currently eligible higher education courses, including foundation degrees. The Government will consider the detail of this in its response to the review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2636; 721 c195WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Finance Students Foundation degrees Higher Education and Student Finance Independent Review
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk