HC Deb 21 November 1977 vol 939 cc508-9W
Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether she will establish a representative working party to investigate thte system of support for students in further education and to consider making grants mandatory for approved courses.

Mr. Oakes

My right hon. Friend sees no advantage in establishing a working party of this kind. The scope of mandatory awards will be extended as money becomes available, but no major extension is possible within present resources.