§ Mr. Madelasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement about the rates of undergraduate student grants for the academic year 1981–82.
§ Mr. Mark CarlisleMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland and I have now decided on the rates of grant for 1981–82 for undergraduate awards.
The rates for 1981–82 will be, on average, about 7 percent. higher than the rates for 1980–81. This is the outcome of the assessment of the expected rise in living costs; but it also allows for an abatement by about 3 percent. as a contribution to the Government's policy of restraining public expenditure.
For undergraduates, the main rates of grant for the academic year 1981–82 will be increased as follows: from £1,695 to £1,825 for students living away from home in London; from £1,430 to £1,535 for students living away from home other than in London; and from £1,125 to £1,180 for students living at home.
Increases in supplementary allowances for undergraduates and the rates of postgraduate student grants will be announced later.