Written question asked by David Lammy (Labour) on Monday, 6 June 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 June 2011. It was answered by Lord Willetts (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 June 2011 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Students: Finance

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills pursuant to the answer of 23 May 2011, Official Report, columns 478W, on students: finance, on what socio-demographic groups the public information campaign has been targeted.

Answer: In line with the campaign objective of communicating accurate information about the new student finance arrangements to potential students and their parents/carers, the campaign has been aimed at all young people aged 15 to 19, but particularly those who are closest to making a decision to go onto higher education, along with their parents and carers.The Government are committed to ensuring that all young people who have the potential should be given the opportunity to attend university. The Department will therefore be undertaking additional activity to ensure that accurate information reaches those from lower income households.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 58434; 530 c454W
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Students: Finance
Monday, 23 May 2011
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Finance Students
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk