Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 28 January 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 February 2004. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 9 February 2004 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what arrangements will be made for the repayment of fees by graduates who choose to leave the country and work overseas.

Answer: Mrs. Calton: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what arrangements will be made for the repayment of fees by graduates who choose to leave the country and work overseas. [152412] Alan Johnson: Well established procedures already exist for recovery of loans from graduates living and working outside of the UK. When taking out a loan, all students sign a declaration agreeing to repay, even if they move abroad, and SLC have a range of sanctions that can be imposed on any defaulters.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 417 c1188W; 152412
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Fees and charges Graduates Loans Overseas residence Repayments Students
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk