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Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
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Department Debates
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Legislation Debates
Lord Johnson of Marylebone has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debateLords initiatives
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Lord Johnson of Marylebone has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Lord Johnson of Marylebone has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 2 Written Questions
(View all written questions)The government’s response to the report from the Public Account Committee (PAC) into student loans issued to those studying at franchised higher education providers was published on 5 September 2024. This is attached and can also be viewed here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66d9d2bfe87ad2f12182650e/E03194725_HMT_Treasury_Minutes_Sept_24_Accessible.pdf. The response sets out how the government is implementing the PAC recommendations including greater collaboration between the Department for Education, the Office for Students and the Student Loans Company to tackle risks to public money swiftly and decisively. The response, which also addresses the National Audit Office’s recommendations, confirms that the government intends to consult on proposals to strengthen oversight of partnership delivery in higher education by January 2025.
The postgraduate master’s loan is a contribution to the student’s costs of study. It can be used by students, according to their personal circumstances, to cover tuition fees which may be lower than the amount of the loan, living costs and/or other course related costs. This flexibility would not be available were the loan paid directly to the provider.
Minister of State (Education)
A person applying under the Immigration Rules for certain visa or citizenship applications may need to show they meet an English Language requirement by passing an approved English Language test. As the contracts delivering these approved tests expire, it is necessary to put new contracts in place. Therefore, work has begun to engage the market on the contract to replace those services. Market engagement, which will support development of the requirements, is ongoing, and OGDs will be engaged as part of the project.
Minister of State (Home Office)