Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 113366

Students: Loans

Tabled: 12 February 2026
Answered: 26 March 2026

Question

Dr Luke Evans

ConservativeHinckley and Bosworth

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made on the potential impact of changes to Part 2 student loan repayments and the freezing of interest thresholds on the (a) degree and (b) course choices of young people.

Answer

Josh MacAlister
Plan 2 loans were designed and implemented by previous governments. Students in England starting degrees under this government have different arrangements. As these loans are not available for prospective students in England, there is no impact on degree ...

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