Statement: Higher education
4 November 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
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.
- Lords Hansard: Higher Education
- Video & Audio: Higher Education
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