§ Mr. S. C. Silkinasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what would be the cost in the current academic year of abandoning the parental contribution for students above the age of 21 years at the relevant date in September 1972.
§ Mr. St. John-StevasI regret that this information is not available.
§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science why deductions from gross income are allowed for school fees when calculations are made to ascertain the appropriate level of parental contribution towards the maintenance of an undergraduate student.
§ Mr. St. John-StevasA deduction up to £200 is allowed for all educational expenses in respect of a schoolchild, including travel, meals and school 137W uniform, as well as tuition and boarding. This is one of a number of allowances intended to reduce the burden on parents who are required to contribute to the maintenance of a student son or daughter.