§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what total sum has been paid out in the latest 12 months for which figures are available in respect of student grant.
§ Mr. Gerry FowlerIn the academic year 1974–75 expenditure on maintenance and fees for students in the higher and further education sectors receiving grants from the Department of Education and Science, Scottish Education Department, research councils and local education authorities is provisionally estimated at £230 million.