§ Mr. Freudasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what study his Department has made of the 799W effects the proposals in the Green Paper concerning the reform of social security in respect of student eligibility for housing and other benefits will have on student take-up of places and wastage rates; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BrookeMy right hon. Friend would not expect take-up or wastage rates to be affected by the implementation of the Green Paper proposals concerning the eligibility of students for housing and other benefits. These proposals are to be considered further by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Services, and both our Departments will participate with other interested Departments in discussion of any measures involving students.