"I absolutely support my noble friend’s view of the value of a university education; it cannot always be measured in monetary success. But obviously, the outcomes of students going to different institutions is a measure that is looked at—how many of them get into employment, what that employment is and …..." Baroness Blake of Leeds - View Speech
"I always listen to the noble Baroness’s questions with interest. I do not think it would be right for me to pre-empt the ongoing discussions. I think there is a general recognition that something needs to change, but it has to be done in the spirit of fairness while maintaining …..." Baroness Blake of Leeds - View Speech
"My noble friend is absolutely right. The student loan situation is one we inherited from the Opposition. I think they have questions to answer about the approach they took. We will not take any lessons on how to do this. We are determined to move forward and do it properly …..." Baroness Blake of Leeds - View Speech
"In our manifesto we committed to raising teacher standards in higher education. Every student deserves the best possible quality from their investment. I am pleased to say that we are working closely with the education sector and providers to make sure that that quality is, first, across the board but …..." Baroness Blake of Leeds - View Speech
"The noble Lord refers to a complex situation, and it would be completely wrong of me to make any suggestion about changing interest rates or methods of repayment. But of course, all these matters are under consideration in such an important subject...." Baroness Blake of Leeds - View Speech
"I think it is well above my pay grade to interfere in the ongoing negotiations with the EU. It is imperative that we let those negotiations take their full course, and then we will report back at the appropriate time...." Baroness Blake of Leeds - View Speech
"That is an interesting observation and one that I am sure will be considered in the round. These matters will be looked at and reviewed as we go forward, through the lens of fairness for all...." Baroness Blake of Leeds - View Speech
"My Lords, I will respond to the comments of both noble Lords together, since they raised similar, although not identical, themes. I thank them both for contributing to today’s debate. Of course, this is an exceptionally topical subject, on which there have been three OQs recently in as many weeks, …..." Baroness Blake of Leeds - View Speech
"My Lords, unfortunately, my noble friend Lady Smith is unwell, so I shall speak to the draft Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. To begin with, I should take this opportunity to explain that within the Explanatory Note there was a discrepancy, in that …..." Baroness Blake of Leeds - View Speech
"That the Grand Committee do consider the Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026.
Relevant document: 51st Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (special attention drawn to the instrument)..." Baroness Blake of Leeds - View Speech