HC Deb 22 April 1983 vol 41 c185W
Mr. Marlow

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will estimate the cost of the abolition of parental contributions to students in higher education for the year 1983–84.

Mr. Waldegrave

The estimated cost of abolishing the parental contributions to students in higher education in the academic year 1983–84 is £180 million.