Written question asked by Rupa Huq (Labour) on Friday, 27 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Josh MacAlister (Labour) on Monday, 9 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Retail Price Index: Inflation
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential consequences for her policies of the Office for National Statistics' assessment of RPI as a measure of inflation.
- Answer
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The Office for National Statistics has undertaken a substantial programme of work over the past two years to enhance how inflation is measured and this will be carried over into student loans. The Office for Budget Responsibility has confirmed that from 2030, at the earliest, movements in RPI will be aligned with CPIH as viewed here: https://obr.uk/box/the-long-run-difference-between-rpi-and-cpi-inflation/.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 116525
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Inflation Retail prices index
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- 2026-03-09 17:42:20 +0000
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