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Written question asked by Lord True (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Henley (Conservative) on Thursday, 31 March 2011.


Education: Nurseries

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Hill of Oareford on 17 March (HL 7488), in light of the statement that top-up fees are prohibited in nursery education to ensure there are no barriers to accessing the benefits of private and voluntary nursery education, why it is not considered that top-up fees in universities have a similar effect.
Answer

There is a loan scheme for higher education fees repaid by graduates: it would not be feasible to provide loans to young children as the direct beneficiaries of early-years provision and expect them to repay on similar terms.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7869; 726 c297WA
Session
2010-12
Related items
Education: Nurseries
Thursday, 17 March 2011
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Fees and charges Higher education Pre-school education
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk