Debates between Lord Brooke of Sutton Mandeville and Lord Nash during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Higher Education: Part-time and Mature Students

Debate between Lord Brooke of Sutton Mandeville and Lord Nash
Tuesday 8th September 2015

(10 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Nash Portrait Lord Nash
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We have already relaxed that policy, which was introduced by the Labour Party, in relation to student support for those taking a second degree in part-time education in technology, computer science and engineering.

Lord Brooke of Sutton Mandeville Portrait Lord Brooke of Sutton Mandeville (Con)
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My Lords, can my noble friend remind me which Government were in power in 2008?

Lord Nash Portrait Lord Nash
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I do not think the noble Lord really needs reminding. I think he knows the answer.