To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills for what reasons full assessment of loan and grant applications made in the 2009-10 academic year have been delayed. (311296)

I refer you to my written ministerial statement to the House on 8 December 2009, Official Report, column 11WS. The report and statement can be found at the following URL:

http://www.bis.gov.uk/hopkin