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Margaret Ferrier Excerpts
Monday 20th January 2020

(4 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nick Gibb Portrait Nick Gibb
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Yes, I am happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss the standard of education in that school.

Margaret Ferrier Portrait Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (SNP)
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T6. Will the Secretary of State confirm whether the recommendations of the Augar review will be taken forward, to end the prolonged uncertainty? When can universities expect a Government statement on this?

Chris Skidmore Portrait Chris Skidmore
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Philip Augar and his independent panel have made thoughtful recommendations on tuition fee levels, loan repayment, and the balance of funding between universities and further education. We are considering the report carefully but have not yet taken decisions on the recommendations. I can now announce that the Government will conclude the review alongside the next spending review, which will allow government time to consider the recommendations thoroughly and to respond in a way that provides the sector with clarity about the future of post-18 education and training.