HC Deb 27 January 1988 vol 126 cc277-8W
23. Mr. McTaggart

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what information he has as to how many university students in the Strathclyde area have been refused all or part of their grant allowance due to the fact that the student's parent has failed to complete part 2 of the application form.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

We are aware of seven such cases among students attending Glasgow and Strathclyde universities in session 1987–88.

Mr. Maginnis

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many students from Scotland to whom covenants are made and who are also entitled, after means testing, to a full university or further education award, currently have a deduction made from their awards relative to the amount of the covenant.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

This information is not available.