§ 73. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Education whether he is aware that his new proposals for grants to university students are insufficient to meet the increased costs borne by students; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Sir D. EcclesNo. The grants have been carefully worked out on the best information available about costs, and I think the increases given to university students are reasonable.
§ 74. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Education when he expects local education authorities to conform with the suggestions of Circular 285 concerning uniformity of grants to students in universities; and whether he will make a statement.
§ 80. Lord Balnielasked the Minister of Education how many local education authorities have adopted the new arrangements for university awards recommended last May.
§ Sir D. EcclesOne hundred and thirty-seven of the 146 local education authorities have already adopted, wholly or substantially, the rates and methods of assessment of grants to university students which I recommended last May. I am continuing discussions with the remaining nine authorities.