HC Deb 23 March 1976 vol 908 c132W
Mr. Kenneth Clarke

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated overall effect on public spending of the recently announced charges in eligibility for supplementary benefit and vacation maintenance grants of students.

Mr. Joel Barnett

It is not possible to estimate the numbers of students who would have claimed benefit if the present system of student support had remained unaltered, compared with the numbers who may claim under the new arrangements.

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