HC Deb 23 February 1979 vol 963 c342W
Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will make a statement about maintenance grants for senior school students.

Mr. Carter

On 24 May 1978 my noble Friend the Minister of State announced the Government's intention to introduce an improved scheme of educational maintenance allowances for 16–18-year-old students attending full-time courses at schools or institutions of further education in Northern Ireland. The details of the scheme are still being finalised, and the Government hope to make a further statement shortly.