Universities: European Union Students

Debate between Viscount Younger of Leckie and Lord Flight

Wednesday 15th March 2017 Lords Chamber

[Viscount Younger of Leckie]

I would be delighted to take up the noble Lord’s offer and visit my alma mater again. I am aware of the concerns expressed not just in Scotland but south of the border. Again, my honourable friend in the other place is taking note of all the concerns expressed.

[Lord Flight (Con)]

My Lords, the last figure I saw of the estimates of student loans likely to have to be written off was a pretty horrific £45 billion. What is the Government’s present estimate?

[Viscount Younger of Leckie]

I will need to write to my noble friend to give that figure.