HC Deb 24 March 1988 vol 130 c222W
27. Mr. McGrady

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations he has received concerning the additional financial burden which will be placed on Northern Ireland students studying in Great Britain, in that they will be subjected to a poll tax in Great Britain, while their parents pay full property rates in Northern Irland; and if he will make a statement.

Dr. Mawhinney

No representations have so far been received, and the Government have no plans to introduce a poll tax.