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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Anas Sarwar Excerpts
Thursday 14th October 2010

(14 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Willetts Portrait Mr Willetts
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We are, of course, considering Lord Browne’s proposals very carefully and in greater detail. One issue that we will certainly consider is the exact interest rate that should be applied.

Anas Sarwar Portrait Anas Sarwar (Glasgow Central) (Lab)
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What an incredible transformation the Business Secretary has made from a Labour councillor in Glasgow to a Tory front-man in Westminster, with every principle dropped at the first sniff of power. Will he please detail what consultation process took place with the National Union of Students before reaching his own conclusions on the Browne report?

Vince Cable Portrait Vince Cable
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I fondly remember my days on the Glasgow city council, where we achieved much. I have met representatives from the National Union of Students on several occasions. We have consulted them and continue to do so. The NUS has some useful ideas, which will hopefully supplement our response to the Browne report. We shall continue to maintain a dialogue.