§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what considerations he has given to the possibility of arranging payments of course fees to all part-time university students.
§ Mr. WaldenFees are paid to institutions as part of the mandatory award made in respect of full-time university students. To extend mandatory support, even if limited to fees, would result in a substantial increase in public expenditure and cannot be contemplated at the present time.