HC Deb 28 June 1960 vol 625 cc1124-5
14. Mr. Rankin

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will amend the regulations on grants to university students so as to eliminate a means test on the income of the parents.

Mr. N. Macpherson

This is one of the matters dealt with in the Report of the Anderson Committee on Grants to Students. The Government's decisions on the Report will be announced as soon as possible.

Mr. Rankin

Is the hon. Member aware that the ideal of a free education from the primary standard right to the university has long been a cherished ideal in Scottish education? Now that it has the approval of the Anderson Committee, may we be assured that the Secretary of State will lend it his support, particularly at a time when we need university graduates more than ever?

Mr. Macpherson

My right hon. Friend is considering this from all angles, but he will most certainly take into account what the hon. Member has said.