Written question asked by Andrew Turner (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 1 February 2002. It was answered by Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour) on Friday, 1 February 2002 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what arrangements are in place to ensure that higher education students' eligibility for hardship loans is consistent between institutions.

Answer: Mr. Andrew Turner: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what arrangements are in place to ensure that higher education students' eligibility for hardship loans is consistent between institutions. [32734] Margaret Hodge: My Department produces guidance for institutions on hardship loans each year. The guidance is intended to help administrators target the support effectively. It also helps to ensure that institutions deal with applications on a broadly consistent basis, while giving them the flexibility to meet individual students' needs.

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