§ 1. Mr. George Thomasasked the Minister of Education the number of local education authorities grants exceeding £100 per annum which were made to university students during the past year.
§ The Minister of Education (Mr. Tomlinson)I regret that detailed information is not available.
§ Mr. ThomasIs the Minister aware that many of these authorities are giving grants below £20, which are quite inadequate for the student's needs? Would he examine this subject again?
§ Mr. TomlinsonYes, but I have no information which would enable me to answer this Question. I am aware of the position mentioned in the supplementary question.
§ Mr. ThomasWhat is the Minister doing about it?
§ 19. Mr. Ralph Morleyasked the Minister of Education if he has considered the memorandum submitted to him by the National Union of Students on the raising 2208 of the grants to recognised students who are following courses at university teacher training departments and at teachers' training colleges; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TomlinsonYes, Sir. I intend to abolish the special four-year grants for intending teachers as soon as it is clear that the number of normal university awards is sufficient to make this possible, and I am in consultation with the National Advisory Council as to the precise date. I also propose to consider improvements in the grants for training college students as soon as circumstances permit.