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Does the Secretary of State think that it is remotely conceivable that our leading research-intensive universities can remain internationally competitive without a lifting of the current cap on fees? Does he agree that the real issue is not the raising of the cap, but the provision of the right mix of grants and scholarships to ensure that the brightest young people, whatever their family background, can always secure a place in our leading research-intensive universities?
Does the Secretary of State think that it is remotely conceivable that our leading research-intensive universities can remain internationally competitive without a lifting of the current cap on fees? Does he agree that the real issue is not the raising of the cap, but the provision of the right mix of grants and scholarships to ensure that the brightest young people, whatever their family background, can always secure a place in our leading research-intensive universities?
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David Chaytor
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Oral questions - Supplementary
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Answered on
20 November 2008
The Government will consider the issue of fees through the review that will start next year. That is in line with the commitment, made by my right hon. Friend the then Secretary of State when fees were last discussed, that it should be looked at after three years' experience of how the system operates. I share my hon. Friend's concern that able students from all backgrounds should be able to enter our most selective universities, which is why I am working with a group of 11 universities, including some of the most selective in the country, to look at how they can take further steps to widen admissions to able young people from a wider range of backgrounds.
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Finance; Fees and charges; Higher education; Students
Date
20 November 2008
Reference
483 c346
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House of Commons chamber
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House of Commons
The Government have made huge progress in increasing the number of apprenticeships in the last decade and improving completion rates. But is it not the case that one of the reasons that young people give for not completing is the lack of portability of the apprenticeship? Will the Minister say something about the Government's efforts to improve the transferability of apprenticeships?
The Government have made huge progress in increasing the number of apprenticeships in the last decade and improving completion rates. But is it not the case that one of the reasons that young people give for not completing is the lack of portability of the apprenticeship? Will the Minister say something about the Government's efforts to improve the transferability of apprenticeships?
Asked by
David Chaytor
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Oral questions - Supplementary
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Answered
Answered on
26 June 2008
My hon. Friend is right. We want to see progression, so that it is clear that the apprenticeship is about quality, and we will introduce an apprenticeship Bill to underline that. Part of that quality is progression to a foundation degree, and the clear indication is that that is linked to higher skills. We are working with the Higher Education Funding Council on matching data sets so that we can show properly how many apprenticeships are taking that route and progressing.
Our review said that we want more group training associations. With a hub and spoke model, that allows apprentices the opportunity to move across organisations, which is especially relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Subjects
Apprentices; Finance; Further education
Date
26 June 2008
Reference
478 c489
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Does my right hon. Friend recall that one of the most welcome announcements by the former Chancellor was his commitment to close the funding gap between the per pupil spend in state schools and that in private schools? Does the Treasury still share that commitment? Will it be possible, in next week’s Budget statement, to give the House an update on the extent to which the funding gap has been narrowed?
Does my right hon. Friend recall that one of the most welcome announcements by the former Chancellor was his commitment to close the funding gap between the per pupil spend in state schools and that in private schools? Does the Treasury still share that commitment? Will it be possible, in next week’s Budget statement, to give the House an update on the extent to which the funding gap has been narrowed?
Asked by
David Chaytor
(Labour)
Answering body
Treasury
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
6 March 2008
I can tell my hon. Friend that we think it right substantially to increase investment spending. In fact, that spending will rise as a result of the comprehensive spending review to £6,600 per pupil in 2010-11. It is not fair that those who are in private schools should get such a consistent advantage in investment and funding, and that is why we have set such great store by increasing investment—something that the Conservatives have repeatedly refused to support.
Subjects
Expenditure; Pupils; Secondary education; Per capita costs; Finance
Date
6 March 2008
Reference
472 c1899-900;472 c1897-8
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Was it not the case on Tuesday night that neither of the conservative parties defending the status quo opposed the principle of this, nor did they make any constructive alternative proposals on the way forward? In my constituency, 82 per cent. of constituents have never been to university, some have never been anywhere near a university, and some do not even know what a university is. If their children and grandchildren are to have a better chance in life than they did, this transfer of funds is an essential first step.
Was it not the case on Tuesday night that neither of the conservative parties defending the status quo opposed the principle of this, nor did they make any constructive alternative proposals on the way forward? In my constituency, 82 per cent. of constituents have never been to university, some have never been anywhere near a university, and some do not even know what a university is. If their children and grandchildren are to have a better chance in life than they did, this transfer of funds is an essential first step.
Asked by
David Chaytor
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
10 January 2008
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. It was he who pointed out in the debate earlier this week that we heard not one word from the Opposition about the importance of targeting people in our communities who are not yet at first degree level. Six million adults in the workplace have the equivalent of A-level qualifications but have not yet progressed to degree level. I believe that they are our first priority in public expenditure.
Subjects
Finance; Higher education; Students; Qualifications; Lifelong education
Date
10 January 2008
Reference
470 c504
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons