HC Deb 26 June 1972 vol 839 cc266-7W
Miss Lestor

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the statutory basis for the differential provision that exists between local education authorities in respect of the payment of costs incurred by applicants seeking access to higher education.

Mr. van Straubenzee

Local education authorities have no duty to pay the travelling and other expenses of candidates. They consider applications on their merits and exercise their discretion in making payments.