§ 11. Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement about progress on review of student grants and the extent to which account has been taken of students claiming supplementary benefits from the DHSS during university and college vacation.
§ Mr. MulleyDetails of undergraduate student grants for the academic year 1975–76 were announced on 20th May. The grant includes a contribution towards vacation maintenance. It is not affected by any claims made by a student for supplementary benefit during vacations, but any supplementary benefit paid takes account of the vacation contribution in the grant.
§ 46. Mr. George Rodgersasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received following his announcement of the revised level of student grants.
§ Mr. MulleyEight letters have been received, including four from hon. Members.
§ Mr. MacGregorasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what would be the current cost in a full year of abolishing the means test for the parental contribution on student grants.
§ Mr. MulleyThe cost of abolishing the parental contribution in Great Britain is estimated to be £65 million to £70 million in the academic year 1974–75.