HC Deb 13 March 1969 vol 779 cc324-5W
47. Mr. Spriggs

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will introduce legislation to make student grants standard for the same subject; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

Awards for first degree and comparable courses are paid at the same rate for every subject. Postgraduate awards are to be transferred from local authorities to Research Councils and the Department later this year. Awards for other courses are made by local education authorities under their discretionary powers and, may vary, but these are best left to individual authorities to decide.