§ Mr. Laneasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she has reached a decision on the rates of grant for post-graduate students, following the recent review of undergraduate student awards; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ThatcherMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland and I have decided that the rates of grant for postgraduate studentships awarded by the Education Departments and the Research Councils will be increased as follows:
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Students living in College, Hall or Lodgings Current Rate 1971–72 1972–73 1973–74 £550 £630 £650 £675 Students living at Home Current Rate 1971–72 1972–73 1973–74 £425 £485 £500 £520 The increased rates of grant will apply to new studentships from 1st September of each year and to continuing studentships from 1st October of each year or the date on which the student's new academic year begins.