HC Deb 13 July 1948 vol 453 cc90-1W
Mr. K. Lindsay

asked the Minister of Labour on what basis awards are made to law students by his Department; why the amount is £23 a year less than for law students attending universities where awards are made by the Ministry of Education; and whether he will now take steps to remedy this anomaly.

Mr. Isaacs

The awards made by the Ministry of Labour and National Service under the Further Education and Training Scheme to law students are in respect of professional training in a principal's office, and are calculated on the same basis as all other awards made by the Ministry of Labour. Awards made by the Ministry of Education are larger because they are calculated in relation to university costs. I see no reason for altering these arrangements.