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Sale of Student Loans Bill

I should like to define my position because I do not want my hon. Friend to misunderstand. I wish to replace ““may”” with ““shall”” because I want future sales to take place by way of the Secretary of State's consent. Otherwise, there is no long-term assurance or security. I recognise the ingenuity of the Opposition amendments. If they gave us that control, it would satisfy me but fall foul of Treasury rules. They therefore fall between two stools. I humbly say that my amendment is simpler and clearer and that the Government should accede to it. If they did, we would all get the security that we want.