Clause 8 - None

Part of Sale of Student Loans Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 5:45 pm on 4 December 2007.

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Photo of Bill Rammell Bill Rammell Minister of State (Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education), Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills 5:45, 4 December 2007

Thank you, Miss Begg, for presiding over the Committee smoothly, efficiently and effectively. I congratulate all Committee members on the good-humoured nature of the discussion. A number of hon. Members commented on the fact that this might be a Finance Bill rather than an education Bill. I do not believe that that is the case. It is appropriate that education spokespersons lead this discussion. Important points of principle have been at stake that will bring real benefits to the Government. Through the mechanisms that we put in place, we can protect the graduate interest.