§ Mrs. Bainasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he has taken to ensure that the civil servants' dispute does not delay the payment of grants to students in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. McElhoneMy right hon. Friend is considering what action can be taken to ensure that grants are paid to students in Scotland in the third term of the session 1978–79. He is not yet ready to make a statement.