Debates between Lord Newby and Baroness Stowell of Beeston during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Student Loans: Muslim Students

Debate between Lord Newby and Baroness Stowell of Beeston
Thursday 3rd March 2016

(8 years, 8 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Stowell of Beeston Portrait The Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Stowell of Beeston) (Con)
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My Lords, on this occasion I think it is the turn of the Lib Dems.

Lord Newby Portrait Lord Newby
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My Lords, could I follow up the comments of the noble Lord, Lord Elton, about the passivity of the Government on this issue? The Minister has said on several occasions that they were looking for a suitable vehicle, as if they were waiting for a bus to come round the corner. Can I underline the views that I think the whole House has on this issue? It would be a minor legislative tool but, in terms of the life chances of very many Muslim students, this change could make all the difference to whether they get a proper education or not.