Source · Select Committees · Treasury Committee
Recommendation 20
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Future student loans should be issued as a contractual agreement rather than as agreements governed...
Conclusion
Future student loans should be issued as a contractual agreement rather than as agreements governed by statute, to prevent future governments from changing the terms and conditions of the loans retrospectively to the detriment of the borrower without paying compensation. (Recommendation, Paragraph 85)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 13 September 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗