HC Deb 18 October 1968 vol 770 c183W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many British students were in receipt of grants from public funds during the session 1967–68 to enable them to study medicine in medical schools in Eire.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

I regret that this information is not available.

Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many students who are nationals of Eire were reading for a first degree in medicine in British medical schools in the session 1967–68.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

I am informed that the number is seven, of whom two were studying part-time.