In Parliament

I am announcing today a temporary reduction in the maximum student loan interest rate following the recent decline in the prevailing market

Universities are autonomous bodies, independent from government, and they have control over decisions about who to admit to their courses.

The past year and a half has been an incredibly difficult time for our students and I recognise that many students are facing additional men

Q We have heard a great deal that is counter to your view about this notion that you can achieve this without legislation and that you can

Q Do you think that breaches of the current duties are going under the radar? What impact do you think they are having on individuals?

Q What do you think is the main threat to academic freedom as things currently stand?

Q And will this legislation address that, in your opinion?

Q Some commentators have said that legislation is not the answer. What is your response to that point?

Q What importance do you place on the role of the director, which this legislation will create?

Q I would be interested to know whether you think there are currently clear routes for individuals to seek redress where they do have their