HC Deb 08 March 1984 vol 55 c659W
Mr. Foster

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will make it his policy to include payment of fees and of maintenance to the adult unemployed wishing to take part in further education.

Mr. Brooke

Local education authorities have responsibility for the provision of financial support for persons attending courses of non-advanced further education, acting under their discretionary powers. There are no plans to change this position.