HC Deb 23 November 1955 vol 546 c127W
101. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what are the bye-laws governing the grant of State scholarships in the Federation of Malaya; and what proportion of these were granted to sons of the Malayan aristocracy.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

Awards are governed by State legislation or regulations. Awards are granted on qualifications and merit and I am assured that there is no reason whatever to suppose that preference is given to any particular class. Family circumstances are usually investigated so that, other things being equal, awards may be made to candidates who might otherwise be unable to afford higher education.

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