§ Mr. Freudasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if, in his review of student finances, he will consider the desirability of Government-sponsored supplementary or bridging loans.
§ Mr. Gerry FowlerThe main aim of my right hon. Friend in the current review of student grants is to reach a reasonable settlement as quickly as possible. The question of loans could, if necessary and desirable, be explored subsequently.
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§ Mrs. Winifred Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science, in his deliberations on the raising of students' grants, if he will investigate the effect of students' hostel charges in any proposed increases in such grants.
§ Mr. Gerry FowlerThis has already been done.