HC Deb 25 July 1986 vol 102 c526W
Mr. Forman

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science by how much in real terms the standard student grant for a home student on a first degree course has moved over the periods 1979 to 1983 and 1983 to the latest available date.

Mr. Walden

Between the academic years 1979–80 and 1983–84 the main elsewhere rate of grant fell by 8 per cent. in real terms, and by a further 4 per cent. between 1983–84 and 1985–86.

Mr. Forman

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will estimate what proportion of student financial support is now provided by private loans and overdraft facilities.

Mr. Walden

No.