Debts: Students
2026-06-17 · Department for Education · HL1102 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government on what basis total university student debt is not counted against the public sector borrowing requirement.
Answer
The fiscal impact of student loans is measured by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The statistics the ONS publishes are independent, following methodologies designed in consultation with the international statistical community and in line with th...