§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the average student grant in 1962; what it is in 1970; and by what percentage it has increased.
§ Mr. Fowler:The average full value award made by local education authorities to students at universities and further education establishments was £304 in the academic year 1962–63 and £346 in 1968–69, an increase of about 14 per cent. Information is not yet available for the current academic year.