Student Finance Reforms

Part of 2. Questions to the Minister for Education – in the Senedd at 3:04 pm on 17 March 2021.

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Photo of Kirsty Williams Kirsty Williams Liberal Democrat 3:04, 17 March 2021

Thank you, Bethan, and this is probably the last question that Bethan will ever ask me, so I just want to wish Bethan all the best. Bethan, since the introduction of our student finance reforms, which are unique in Europe, there has been a 40 per cent increase in first degree part-time students in Wales, and we've also seen a 21 per cent increase in Welsh part-time students from the most deprived backgrounds.