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Proceeding contribution from Afzal Khan (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 19 September 2023. It occurred during Backbench debate on Further and Higher Education Students: Cost of Living.


Further and Higher Education Students: Cost of Living

My constituent Elliot is starting his final year at university, and his biggest worry is securing affordable housing. The maximum loan he gets is not keeping up with the prices, and he spends at least two thirds of his loan on rent alone. His family cannot afford to top up his rent. Does my hon. Friend agree that dealing with such financial hardships can be a barrier to excelling at university and that much more financial support is needed to give students the freedom to focus on their education?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
737 c514WH 
Session
2022-23
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
Subjects
Apprentices Further education Grants Universities Rents Students Cost of living Postgraduate education Student wastage
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk