HC Deb 11 December 1952 vol 509 cc83-4W
88. Mr. Morley

asked the Minister of Education how many students entering universities and university colleges for the first time in October, 1952, held, respectively, State scholarships, supplementary university scholarships, or local authority awards.

Miss Horsbrugh

One thousand nine hundred and fifty-six held State scholarships; 860 held supplemental university awards, and 46 grants under the further education and training scheme. The number of such students holding grants from local education authorities is not yet available.

91. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Education the names of Welsh local education authorities who have reduced the value of grants to students proceeding to the university.

Miss Horsbrugh

No Welsh authority has submitted a scheme involving general reduction in rates of grant.

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