HC Deb 04 May 1967 vol 746 c103W
Mr. Biffen

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the estimated public expenditure in 1957–58, 1962–63, 1966–67 and 1967–68 on grants to students at teacher-training establishments in England and Wales.

Mr. Crosland

The estimated costs of grants are £2.4 million, £6.8 million, £15.1 million and £17.1 million, respectively. These figures do not include the costs of board and lodging of resident students in colleges of education which are provided in kind (subject to parental contribution).