Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 117685

Students: Loans

Tabled: 4 March 2026
Answered: 1 April 2026

Question

Kerry McCarthy

LabourBristol East

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on whether medical students will qualify for maintenance grants when these are reintroduced.

Answer

Josh MacAlister
This government is committed to supporting the aspiration of every person who meets the requirements and wants to attend higher education. We must, therefore, reform the higher education system to better support disadvantaged students.Maintenance grants w...

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 117685) →