HC Deb 08 February 1968 vol 758 c202W
49. Mr. Marks

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science why, under his regulations, students in colleges of education receive lower maintenance grants than those in universities.

52. Mr. Ednyfed Hudson Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will revoke the regulations under which students in colleges of education receive lower grants than university students.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

Grants to nonresident students in colleges of education and universities are determined on the same basis, but the actual amount paid to a non-resident student in a college of education is in fact higher than that to a university student because the College of Education Year is longer. The grant to a resident student at a college of education is lower because he is provided with free board and lodging by the college, whereas the university student is not. I see no need to amend the relevant Regulations.