HC Deb 30 April 1975 vol 891 cc176-7W
Mr. Canavan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will raise the parental contribution threshold for the calculation of students' grants, to keep up with the rate of inflation over the last 10 years.

Mr. William Ross

Since 1965 the parental contribution threshold has been raised from £700 of residual parental income to £1,600—session 1974–75. The contribution scale for session 1975–76 is at present being reviewed.