HC Deb 22 November 1951 vol 494 cc66-7W
Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Education how many State scholarships were awarded during the years 1947 and 1948; how many of these scholars went at once to their university before military service; how many failed to complete their degree course; how many took their final examinations, but failed to qualify for a degree; and how many have had their scholarship extended because of failure to pass some examination before their final.

Number of State Scholarships awarded Number taken up in the year of award Number of scholars who failed to complete the degree course Number who failed the final degree examination Number of extensions through failure to pass an examination before the final degree examination
1947 750 348 11*
1948 800 366 10† 5
* One died. † Two died.