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Written question asked by Neil O'Brien (Conservative) on Monday, 27 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 April 2026. It was answered by Josh MacAlister (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Students: Loans

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the answer of 22 April 2026 to Question 124528 and in the context of the March RPI figure being published, what is the estimated total fiscal cost of the policy of capping the maximum interest rates on Plan 2 and 3 student loans at 6% for the 2026/7 academic year.

Answer

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129917
Session
2024-26
Related items
Students: Loans
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Interest rates Loans Students
Link
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