§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many students in higher education in Wales have received loans from the Student Loans Company in each year that it has been granting them; and what has been the percentage of students claiming in each year and the annual average amount of the loan. [19922]
§ Mr. ForthThe information requested is given in the table. Figures are shown from the academic year 1990–91, when the student loan scheme was introduced, to 1994–95, the latest year for which data are available.
Student loans made to students studying in Wales Academic year Number of loans taken out Loans as a percentage of eligible students (Percentage) Average loan £ 1990–91 7,100 22 384 1991–92 10,900 29 524 1992–93 15,900 36 643 1993–94 20,500 42 721 1994–95 26,500 51 1,018 Sources:
Student Loans Company, Welsh Office, Higher Educational Statistical Agency.