Review of Post-18 Education and Funding

Debate between Viscount Younger of Leckie and Lord Beecham
Tuesday 20th February 2018

(6 years, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Beecham Portrait Lord Beecham (Lab)
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My Lords, why is there no mention of the anomalous position of what used to be student nurses, who now have to take out loans, as do other students, in particular having regard to the pressure on the health service and the difficulties that it has in recruiting nurses?

Viscount Younger of Leckie Portrait Viscount Younger of Leckie
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Again, they will be in scope in terms of making sure that the support we give to nurses, who are so important in our society, is there. That is within scope and it is noted.