§ Mr. Tom Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total public expenditure on student financial support in Scotland in 1982–83; and what was the figure in 1985–86.
§ Mr. John MacKayResponsibility for financial support for students who are Scottish residents is divided among the Scottish Education Department, education authorities, research councils and other Government Departments. Information is available only for the students allowances scheme, administered by the Scottish Education Department and for education authority bursaries paid by regional councils, as follows:
Maintenance, and so on allowances and fees paid to or on behalf of Scottish students Session 1982–83 £ million Session 1985–861 £ million Students' Allowances paid by Scottish Education Department 99.10 99.30 Education Authority Bursaries 19.91 28.37 119.01 12767 1Provisional.
§ Mr. Tom Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many students studying for the higher national certificate are eligible for bursaries rather than grants but are not eligible for child benefit.
§ Mr. John MacKayIn session 1985–86, about 1,570 Scottish students were undertaking full-time courses leading to higher national certificates at Scottish educational establishments; some 1,200 of these students received assistance from local authorities. I have no information about how many of these students were eligible for child benefit.