§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many people in the areas served by the Oldham education authority and the Kirklees education authority are
1974–75 1975–76 1976–77 1977–78 1978–79 Aberystwyth University College 179 217 218 207 200 Bangor University College 221 224 236 272 300 Cardiff University College 323 422 584 770 890 St. David's Lampeter 16 18 15 11 18 Swansa University College 288 383 486 574 669 Welsh National School of Medicine 24 29 43 38 56 University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology 309 393 499 434 499 Total 1,360 1,686 2,081 2,306 2,632
§ Mr. Hooleyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps are being taken to alleviate special hardships to overseas students caused by the abrupt rise in fees, especially medical students who have a long course to follow before qualifying.
§ Dr. BoysonFor the academic year 1979–80, a total of £800,000 is being made available by way of university grant and rate support grant to enable institutions to assist individual overseas students,
444Wpresently undertaking courses run by the Open University.
§ Dr. BoysonMy Department does not collect this information, but the university has supplied the following, which is based on information supplied by students at registration:
Undergraduate and associate students Oldham 148 Kirklees 295