To ask the Secretary of State for Employment whether students taking bar finals and Law Society finals are eligible for the career development loans scheme; and if she will make a statement.

Career development loans—CDLs—can and are being used to fund individuals taking their bar and Law Society finals. The participating banks may issue suitable clients with CDLs which support up to 12 months of study, including 12 months of a longer course. In addition training and enterprise councils may sponsor applications for up to two years of study.