HC Deb 18 July 1978 vol 954 cc118-9W
23. Mr. Viggers

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is her estimate of the number of 16 to 18-year-olds who will stay at school as a result of her grant proposals.

Mr. Oakes

Both my right hon. Friend and the local authorities expect a significant increase in numbers staying on in full-time education. But exactly how many must depend on the details of the eventual awards scheme, especially the rates of grant. These have not yet been settled.

44. Dr. Hampson

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many more 16 to 18-year olds she estimates will stay on at school as a result of her new grant proposals; and how many extra she estimates will enter further education courses.

45. Mr. Haselhurst

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science hew many schoolchildren she estimates would be persuaded to stay on at school beyond the age of 16 years by the provision of a means-tested allowance.

Mr. Oakes

I refer the hon. Members to the answer that I gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Gosport (Mr. Viggers).