HC Deb 09 May 1968 vol 764 cc115-6W
8. Mr. Hamling

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what further representations he has received on future arrangements for student grants in further and higher education; and whether he will now make a statement.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

Representations were made by the local authority asociations, the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals, and the student organisations. A full statement was made yesterday.

30. Dr. John Dunwoody

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if, in reviewing students grants, he will give special consideration to students of medicine and allied subjects who are at present placed at a disadvantage, compared with other university students, because of the length of their course, their short holidays and the impossibility of their doing vacation work.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

The grant for extra attendance beyond the normal period will be increased from 1st September, 1968, and this will directly benefit these students.

39. Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a further statement on the level of student grants.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement made yesterday.

Mr. Peter M. Jackson

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he is aware that attempts are being made by the University of Manchester to bring pressure on local authorities to impose conditions on the payment of grants to students, other than those in the scope of disciplinary procedures, and regardless of the willingness of the authorities concerned to pay the grant; and what advice he has tendered to local education authorities.

Mr. Edward Short

There has been normal consultation between the university and local education authorities; and I see no reason for intervening.