Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Duncan Hames Excerpts
Thursday 14th October 2010

(14 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Vince Cable Portrait Vince Cable
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I am happy to do that. In recent times, I have met Opposition Members from the west midlands who were concerned about the car industry and others who were concerned about ceramics. I am happy to meet the hon. Gentleman and his colleagues.

Duncan Hames Portrait Duncan Hames (Chippenham) (LD)
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My right hon. Friend has asserted the Government’s determination that graduate contributions should be linked to ability to pay. Will he therefore consider supplementing the Browne proposals with a less advantageous interest rate for the highest earners?

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.