HC Deb 28 October 1986 vol 103 c104W
Mr. Kirkwood

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether new students receiving grants for the first time in the current year have suffered longer delays in receiving their cheques; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Walden

I am not aware that, in general, grant payments to new students in the current academic year have been made any later than is usual. Inevitably there are occasionally circumstances which lead to delays in particular cases.