§ 34. Dr. Glynasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she is now able to make a statement on her review of the parental contribution to the cost of university education, in particular regarding means tests.
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§ Mrs. ThatcherNo, Sir. I hope to announce in the spring the results of the current review of student grants, including any change in the parental contribution.
§ Dr. Glynasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what contribution is required from parents towards their children's university education in Great Britain.
§ Mr. RaisonNo contribution towards fees or maintenance is required from parents whose residual income, that is, the income left after offsetting certain items against gross income, is less than £1,500 a year. At £1,500 the contribution is £30. It then increases at the rate of £1 for every additional £5 of residual income up to £1,999, and beyond that at the rate of £1 for every additional £10 of residual income.