§ Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many applications for higher school bursaries were received by Lanarkshire Education Authority for the current session; how many were refused; and how many received up to£5,£10 and£20, 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 1,572 1,281 2,853 Applications refused 909 642 1,551 Bursaries up to£5 49 34 83 Bursaries£6 to£10 60 74 134 Bursaries£11 to£20 120 78 198 Note: The remaining 887 pupils whose applications were accepted received bursaries of more than£20.