STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

Early day motion 2030, tabled 13 October 2009 by Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 81 members.

That this House is extremely concerned over the failings of the Student Loans Company to deal effectively with student applications for loans in 2009; notes that when most students had commenced their courses on 4 October 2009, 175,000 were waiting for their loans of which 136,410 were first time applicants; further notes that, despite commitments to manage the backlog, 116,000 undergraduates have received no money; recognises that the Student Loans Company has had to deal with record numbers of applications but has failed to prepare adequately for the increased demand; and calls on the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to carry out an immediate inquiry into the operation of the Student Loans Company to prevent a reoccurrence in 2010.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 34, Labour 30, Conservative 4, DUP 4, Independent 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Respect 1.