Written question asked by Lord Hain (Labour) on Thursday, 2 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Students: Finance
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to introduce a graduate tax to replace tuition fee loans that would not incur additional borrowing above the current level for university student finance.
- Answer
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The government has no plans to implement a graduate tax, but the current loans system has many of the features of one. Income-contingent student loans and grants are an equitable way of funding higher education, as individuals who benefit financially from higher-level study make a fair contribution towards its cost, while lower earners are protected.
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL1587
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Finance Students
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- 2026-07-16 17:38:32 +0100
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