HC Deb 02 December 1971 vol 827 cc150-1W
54. Mrs. Doris Fisher

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she is satisfied that the provisions in the regulations regarding student awards as it relates to the assessment of parental contributions operate fairly as between tenants of property and owner-occupiers; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. van Straubenzee

My right hon. Friend sees no reason for changing the present arrangements, which are based on the principle that parental contributions are assessed on gross income, computed as for income tax purposes.