§ Mr. Michael Forsythasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) if he intends to maintain a system of reimbursing actual costs incurred by students for travel;
(2) what representations he has received in respect of student travel awards; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Allan StewartI have received representations on this subject from a number of interested parties, including right hon. and hon. Members, the Scottish University Principals and the National Union of Students. I have not yet decided whether to propose any change in the system under which travel costs incurred by students in receipt of awards from my Department are reimbursed.