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Disabled Students' Allowances

Asked by Alex SobelLabour (Co-op)Department for EducationTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 21375

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to undertake further engagement with (a) disabled students, (b) suppliers of specialist assistive technology and (c) other stakeholders before implementing changes to Disabled Students' Allowance arising from the consultation.

Answered by Department for Education

The consultation was an opportunity for students with disabilities, stakeholders and suppliers to provide evidence to inform future policy. The responses are currently being analysed and no final decisions have been made.

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