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Baroness in Waiting/Government Whip (Baroness Blake of Leeds) (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 17 March 2026

Debate

Plan 2 Student Loans: Repayment Terms

Contribution

My Lords, before I answer the noble Lord’s Question, I thought it appropriate to start by mentioning the devastating news regarding the outbreak of meningitis in Kent at the weekend. Our thoughts are with the families, friends and loved ones of those who have died and with everyone who is currently unwell or affected by this terrible situation. In response to the noble Lord’s Question, this is a complex system that remains open to review. The Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Education are looking at ways to make it fairer, and ranges of options will be considered, but we must consider how any change would be funded to be fiscally responsible. For graduates, we are working hard to tackle the cost of living by extending government-funded childcare, reducing energy bills, freezing rail fares and rolling out free breakfast clubs.

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