To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills how many students applied for loans through Student Finance England for the academic year 2009-10; how many students were waiting for student loan payments on the latest date for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement. (301653)

The Student Loans Company has released figures to show current levels of applications, processing and payment of student support in England for the 2009/10 academic year on its website. I am advised that SLC is still receiving several thousand new applications each week.