§ Mr. Greenwayasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement about the rates of grant for postgraduate studentships for the academic year 1982–83.
§ Sir Keith JosephMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland and I have now decided on the rates of grant for 1982–83 for postgraduate studentships awarded by the Education Departments and the research councils. They will be increased as follows
For students living away from home and attending an establishment in London, from £2,770 to £2,880. For students living away from home and attending an establishment outside London, from £2,245 to £2,335. For students living in the parental home, from £1,640 to £1,705.The rates for 1982–83 will be about 4 per cent. higher than those for 1981–82. The increases are in line with those announced on 3 December 1981 for undergraduate students.
The older students' allowance payable by the research councils to students who have supported themselves by full-time employment for a total period of at least two years will also be updated by 4 per cent. So, too, will the postgraduate experience allowance payable by the research councils to students who have obtained at least 155W two years of responsible experience including at least one year since graduating by working full-time in an approved professional capacity.
The rates of grant for postgraduate and adult education bursaries will be the same as for undergraduate students.