§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) in 1989–90 how much was paid out in vacation hardship allowance in(a) England, (b) Wales and (c) Scotland;
(2) how many students received vacation hardship allowance in 1989–90 in (a) England, (b) Wales and (c) Scotland.
§ Mr. Alan HowarthI refer the hon. Member to the reply that I gave in respect of England and Wales to the hon. Member for Oxford, East (Mr. Smith) on 13 March 1991, at column516. Student support in Scotland is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.