§ Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total number of applications for higher school bursaries in Lanarkshire for the current session; how many were refused; how many were granted in full; and how many were awarded less than £10, more than £10 but less than £20, and more than £20 but less than £30, respectively.
§ Mr. RossThe following information has been received from the Education Authority:
Pupils in 3rd/4th Years Pupils in 5th/6th Years Total Applications received 1,090 1,183 2,273 Applications refused 680 591 1,271 Maximum bursaries 73 52 125 Bursaries under £10 48 65 113 Bursaries £10 to £19 74 59 133 Bursaries £20 to £29 42 71 113 Notes:
1. The remaining pupils whose applications were accepted were awarded bursaries of less than the maximum but more than £29.
2. The maximum rates payable are £70 for pupils in the third or fourth years of a secondary course and £100 for pupils in the fifth or sixth year.