Higher Education and Student Finance

Wayne David Excerpts

Tuesday 12th October 2010 Commons Chamber

[Vince Cable]

We have covered this point several times, but it is worth reinforcing. Simply introducing a higher level of contributions, albeit a fairer one, will not in itself produce good outcomes unless students are properly informed about the advantages and disadvantages of going to different institutions. That is a key parallel component of the policy that we are adopting.

[Mr Wayne David (Caerphilly) (Lab)]

Has the Secretary of State given any thought at all to the impact of these policies on Wales? I am thinking in particular of Barnett consequentials.

[Vince Cable]

The Chancellor will announce his wider proposals on public spending, but as far as I know there is no intention to change the Barnett formula.