Students: Finance

Mr. Jim Cunningham
To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills with reference to the answer of 5 November 2009, Official Report, column 1241W, on students: finance, which stakeholders his Department will consult.

Mr. Lammy
The review has launched its first call for evidence, asking for views on the current system of higher education funding and the key trends the review should be considering when thinking about future policy. All those with an interest in higher education are encouraged to submit evidence in this process.

The review has also had the first meeting of its advisory forum, which is made up of key stakeholders from business, academia and student groups. A list of organisations represented on the advisory forum can be found on the review's website.