Oral Question·Department for Education
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 13 January 2026Answered: 19 January 2026
Asked by
Mr Bayo Alaba
Independent — Southend East and Rochford
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Education
Answer from Hansard
Josh MacAlister
My hon. Friend has been leading local efforts on this issue, for which I pay tribute to him. The Government stand ready to support local higher education institutions where challenges are present, and I will of course extend the offer to continue that support, as will my noble Friend the Minister for Skills. The Office for Students has responsibility for ensuring that such transitions are managed carefully.