HC Deb 25 February 1976 vol 906 c280W
Mr. Hicks

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what advice his Department has given to local education authorities regarding the financing of students taking Open University undergraduate courses, in respect of purchasing textbooks, expenses incurred in travelling to their local centres, and attending summer schools.

Mr. Mulley

Such grants are a matter for local education authorities, using their discretionary powers.