§ Mr. Georgeasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many disabled students in the town of Walsall whose disability leads to additional expenses in connection with their studies are receiving the discretionary allowance of up to £180; and what is the average award made to each disabled student in Walsall.
§ Mr. OakesIn 1977–78, the latest year for which information is available, the Walsall local education authority received no applications under this head and was making no such payments. I understand, however, that the authority was making additional payments to one disabled student under the provision of the regulations relating to the reimbursement of travel expenses.