§ Mr. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many students obtaining a place on the diploma in legal practice course at the five Scottish law colleges have been given a grant and how many have been refused.
§ Mr. Allan StewartAwards under the Scottish Education Department's postgraduate students' allowances scheme have been offered to 402 students selected by a co-ordinating committee comprising the university law faculties, the Law Society of Scotland, and the Faculty of Advocates, for assistance in respect of courses leading to the diploma in legal practice at Scottish universities. Applications from a further eight students selected by the committee are still awaited. Eight students selected by the committee have been refused award because they failed to meet conditions relating to residence or previous study. Applications are not accepted by the Department from students who fail to be selected by the co-ordinating committee, and information is not available on the numbers of students in that category.
§ Mr. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many students in the five Scottish law colleges have been unable to obtain a place on the diploma in legal practice course.
§ Mr. Allan StewartThe allocation of places on courses leading to the diploma in legal practice is a matter for the universities which provide such courses. My right hon. Friend has no responsibility for the universities and does not have the information requested.