§ 40. Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will increase grants for higher education in line with the recent claim made by the National Union of Students.
§ Mr. WaldegraveMy right hon. Friend will as usual take account of the National Union of Students' representations, along with other views, in reaching his decision about rates of grant in 1982–83, but will also take account of other relevant factors including the Government's overall commitment to restrain public expenditure.