HC Deb 14 June 1974 vol 874 c654W
Dr. Hampson

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the current average annual cost of educating a student in a polytechnic and in a college of education.

Mr. Prentice

In 1972–73 financial year, £1,008 and £612 at 1973 survey prices.

Dr. Hampson

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the average annual cost of an undergraduate and postgraduate place in English, Welsh and Scottish universities, indicating any difference according to faculty.

Mr. Gerry Fowler

In 1972–73 the average annual recurrent cost of a student in universities in Great Britain was £1,302 at 1973 survey prices. Reliable figures of the difference in costs between postgraduates and undergraduates or between different faculties are not available: nor are separate figures for English, Scottish and Welsh universities.