HC Deb 14 February 1980 vol 978 c761W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many representations he has received concerning the abolition of the present system of grants for students at United Kingdom universities, polytechnics and other institutions of higher education.

Dr. Boyson

My right hon. and learned Friend has received fewer than 50 letters on the subject, mainly from interested individuals. Some have advocated abolishing grants in favour of a system of loans; others have expressed opposition to such a development.