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Statement: Higher education

4 November 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)

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In a statement on 3 November, Business Secretary, Lord Mandelson, updated Members of the Lords on the Government's plans for improving access to higher education.

Oral statements often address major incidents, policies and actions.

Ministerial statements are made for the information of the House. Brief comments and questions from all quarters of the House of Lords are allowed and up to 20 minutes is allowed for such discussion.