HL Deb 25 November 1981 vol 425 c843WA
Baroness David

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the total cost to parents of the parental means test and what is the average payment made by parents.

Lord Elton

The assessed contribution towards student maintenance from parents, students and spouses in Great Britain was £104 million in the academic year 1979–80. Information on the average payments actually made by parents, students and spouses in not available.