Profile

Former Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1987

Left the House of Lords on 18 December 2003

Recent appearances

• Student Loans 19 Nov 2003

  asked Her Majesty's Government: What public financial assistance is available to students applying for admission to university.

• Student Loans 19 Nov 2003

  My Lords, I appreciate the Government's attempts in this difficult matter, but does my noble friend agree that having to borrow money from the state to undertake a degree course, which is the present situation, is a considerable deterrent to poorer families? That is one of the most important aspects. Have the Government given any thought to changing the system? Are they giving full...

• Higher Education: Tuition Fees 6 Nov 2003

  My Lords—

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