HC Deb 28 July 1971 vol 822 cc118-9W
Mr. Lane

asked 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. Thatcher

My 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:

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.