§ Rev. Martin Smythasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps he takes to ensure that bursaries available for the training of social workers, radiographers, occupational therapists, chiropodists and dental students, from funds provided by his Department, are taken up; and if he will take steps to ensure that there is no shortfall in the intake of students for these courses next year.
§ Mr. Chris PattenI shall reply to the hon. Gentleman as soon as possible.