§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether she intends to make any provision in the calculation of the next year's rate support grant for the additional costs of higher fees to self-financing students in higher education.
§ Mr. OakesDiscussions about the 1979–80 rate support grant have not yet started. For 1978–79 the settlement announced last November is calculated on the basis that the income levels of local authorities from tuition fees will be maintained overall, but not increased in real terms. Circular 2/78, a copy of which has been placed in the Library, reminds local authorities of the guidance given last year in relation to individual cases of hardship.
§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether she 30W has any plans to increase from three to five years the period of ordinary residence which is a condition of eligibility for maintenance grants for higher education.