§ 2. Mr. Brockwayasked the Minister of Education if he will take steps to arrange for a grant to be made to the Institute of Almoners to assist students to undertake training as almoners.
§ Sir E. BoyleAssistance to students for this purpose is already available either from local education authorities or under a scheme of bursaries administered by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Health.
§ Mr. BrockwayI am aware of that, but is the Parliamentary Secretary aware that these grants are made on a means test basis? Could he not follow the example of the Home Office which, in the case of training for child care and probation, does not insist upon these limits?
§ Sir E. BoyleI know the hon. Gentleman's concern in this matter. I am aware of the burden on local education authorities of making awards for the training of medical auxiliaries generally. Assistance to this institute is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Minister of Health.