HC Deb 14 May 1975 vol 892 cc114-5W
Mrs. Bain

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if any investigation has been done into constructing a special cost-of-living index for university students, given exceptional circumstances which apply to them such as textbook costs, accommodation costs and general living away from home costs.

Mr. Prentice

A joint working group consisting of representatives from the Education Departments and the National Union of Students carried out a study of this, without commitment, during the 1973–74 triennial review of student grants.