§ Mr. Ridleyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what has been the increase in the cost of a university course since 1973–74; and what was the average grant paid to students both in 1973–74 and at the present time.
§ Mr. MulleyThe average net recurrent institutional cost per student in universities in Great Britain for the financial years 1973–74 and 1974–75—the latest year for which figures are available—was £1,460 and £1,680 respectively at outturn prices.
The average maintenance grant for undergraduate students in the academic year 1973–74 was £300. Figures for later years are not available.