§ Mr. Hendersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what rates of allowances for degree and equivalent courses will apply to Scottish-domiciled students in the academic year 1984–85.
§ Mr. YoungerThe principle changes to the SCottish Education Deprtment students' allowances scheme for the academic year 1984–85 were announced some time ago, and I have now decided that the main rates of grant, reflecting increases of 4 per cent.over the corresponding rates for 1983–84, should be as follows:
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- i. for students living in the parental home: £1,325;
- ii. For students living away from home and attending an establishment outside London: £1,725;
- iii. for students living away from home and attending an establishment in London: £2,050.
The extra weeks' allowance, paid to students whose session exceed 30 weeeks will also be increased by £2.80 per week in addition to a 4 per cent. increase in line with the main rate of grant. The new rates will be as follows:
i.Home: £21.15 per week ii. Elsewhere: £34.45 per week iii. London: £45.25 per week In addition, 1 students in receipt of grants under the Scottish Education Department's students allowances scheme will continue to be eligible for reimbursement of travelling expenses in excess of £50 already included in the main rates of grant.