§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he has discretionary powers to provide subsidised university education for citizens of British dependent territories from the Falkland Islands, having regard to the recent decision to restrict such free treatment to Common Market nationals and citizens of France's overseas territories.
§ Mr. WaldegraveConcession of home fee status to students from British dependent territories has had to be rejected hitherto on grounds of cost. My right hon. Friend will, however, bear in mind the possibility that it might be conceded to students from the Falkland Islands as a special case. Such a concession would not require legislation.