§ 65. Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the average refund of expenses made by local education authorities to pupils for the costs of attending universities and colleges for admission to higher or further education; and what advice is given to local authorities by her Department about appropriate levels of reimbursement in this matter.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeThe refund of such expenses is within the discretion of local education authorities. My right hon. Friend has no information about refunds made and the Department has given no advice about their level.