HC Deb 09 April 1984 vol 58 cc137-8W
Mr. Simon Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what period of time his Department normally allows the National Union of Students and other interested bodies to comment on proposed changes in the student grant arrangements.

Mr. Brooke

There is no normal period of consultation. The nature and timing of consultations on changes in the awards regulations varies according to the issues and the circumstances.