§ Mr. Pawseyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the total amount spent on student support for each year since 1976 both in cash terms and in real terms.
§ Mr. DunnTotal expenditure on student maintenance excluding fees was as follows:
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England and Wales Academic year Cash terms £ million Real terms £ million 1976–77 227.5 495.6 1977–78 280.6 542.7 1978–79 327.9 570.3 1979–80 395.8 577.9 1980–81 467.4 590.1 1981–82 519.5 604.1 1982–83 557.3 609.1 1983–84 594.9 622.3 1984–85 579.0 579.0