Phonecall Interview with Norman Lamb MP

I managed to get a phone call interview with Lib Dem MP Norman Lamb for my radio package segment. This took place Thursday 7th January 2015. I had also contacted several Conservative MP's but none of them responded to my emails except Mr Lamb. 

I asked Mr Lamb 4 Questions: 

1) What is your opinion on the governments recent decision to make cuts to the funds of disabled students in higher education?

2) Do you feel those who benefit from the DSA funds will be discouraged to further their education and in some cases feel victimized by the government?

3) University is a very important time for young people. Students are moving away from home and learning to live independently. With the cuts made mostly to physical learning support, could this potentially mean mental and emotional support service could be threatened with cuts in the future.

4) Playing devil advocate, universities do get given a lot of money and support from the government and other industries. Can you see the reasoning behind their decision?

"...As Health Minister, Norman has worked to reform our broken care system, introducing a cap on care costs and ensuring that carers get the support they need.  Norman is leading the drive to join-up our health and care system, with a greater focus on preventing ill-health. He is also challenging the NHS to ensure that mental health gets treated with the same priority as physical health, with access waiting standards being introduced next year.  In January 2015 Norman was appointed to the Liberal Democrat General Election Cabinet as the party's Health spokesperson" -  http://www.normanlamb.org.uk/about