§ Mr. N. Macphersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many Scottish students there were at the universities, central institutions, training colleges and theological colleges in Scotland in the session 1951–52; and how many and what proportion of them were receiving grants from education authorities.
§ Mr. J. StuartI regret that the information asked for is not immediately available. I am writing to the hon. Member explaining the position.
§ Mr. N. Macphersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the total cost to education authorities of bursaries to Scottish students at the universities, central institutions, training colleges and theological colleges in Scotland in session 1951–52; what proportion was borne by the Exchequer; and what was the total of assessed contributions of the parents or guardians.
§ Mr. J. StuartThe total expenditure by education authorities on these bursaries was £824,021, of which 60 per cent. was borne by the Exchequer. The total of assessed contributions of parents or guardians was £226,962.