HC Deb 28 February 1968 vol 759 cc365-6W
70. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the meeting in London between the Scottish Union of Students and officials of his Department on or about 2nd February, 1968, indicating the subjects discussed and the conclusions reached.

Mr. Ross:

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science met representatives of the National Union of Students and the Scottish Union of Students on 2nd February to discuss matters arising from the Government's decision that the increase in students' grants, following the current review, will cover only half the rise in the cost of living since the last review. An official of my Department was present. The discussion was exploratory only.