§ Mr. Formanasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science by how much in real terms the standard student grant for a home student on a first degree course has moved over the periods 1979 to 1983 and 1983 to the latest available date.
§ Mr. WaldenBetween the academic years 1979–80 and 1983–84 the main elsewhere rate of grant fell by 8 per cent. in real terms, and by a further 4 per cent. between 1983–84 and 1985–86.
§ Mr. Formanasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will estimate what proportion of student financial support is now provided by private loans and overdraft facilities.
§ Mr. WaldenNo.