HC Deb 07 April 1978 vol 947 c251W
Dr. Boyson

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what would be the cost in the current academic year of paying all students on postgraduate certificate in education courses non-means-tested mandatory awards.

Mr. Oakes

The cost of abolishing the parental and other contributions for such students in England and Wales is estimated at £2 million for the academic year 1977–78.