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Debate between Lord Willetts and Andrew Turner
Thursday 17th February 2011

(13 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Willetts Portrait Mr Willetts
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The hon. Gentleman cites a figure that even the NUS no longer accepts as viable. He seems to have failed to understand the fundamental feature of our reforms, which is that the money will continue to reach universities but via the choices of students. That is the right way in which to finance them.

Andrew Turner Portrait Mr Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight) (Con)
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Sixteen months ago, the Office of Fair Trading declined to investigate ferry services to the Isle of Wight. Many islanders feel that the ferry operators view the OFT’s decision as carte blanche to cut services and to change their pricing structure. Will the Minister agree to meet me and a small group of my constituents to discuss those matters?

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