§ 66. Mr. Crouchasked the Minister of Education, in view of the shortage of dental students, whether he will give a direct grant to dental students as an interim measure of assistance pending the Report of the McNair Committee.
§ Sir D. EcclesNo, Sir. Local education authorities already provide awards for intending dental students who reach the necessary standard.
§ Mr. CrouchWhat steps have to be taken by local authorities who do not give those grants, because some parents are finding it increasingly difficult to support their sons who are receiving instruction as dental students?
§ Sir D. EcclesI understand that the Dorset Local Education Authority are considering the case which my hon. Friend has in mind, and I had better wait and hear what they say about it.