§ Mr. Goldingasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) by what amount the purchasing power of grants to teaching college students has fallen since 18th June, 1970;
(1) (2) (3) Rates in June, 1970 Rates in September, 1970 Purchasing power of (2) in January, 1971* £ £ £ A. London and the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge 395 420 404 B. Elsewhere 360 380 366 C. At Home 290 305 294 D. Colleges of Education students (England and Wales) in residence† 163 170 164 * Based on the increase in the general index of retail prices between September, 1970 and January, 1971. † In addition, resident students receive free board and lodging; non-residents receive the appropriate cash grant as at A, B or C above.