HC Deb 13 April 1989 vol 150 cc634-5W
Mr. Atkinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science how he proposes that 1990's student grant will reflect the community charge; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Jackson

The Government will take into account all factors affecting students' financial circumstances in setting the level of the student grant for 1990–91. The community charge will not necessarily lead to an increase in outgoings: students will no longer have to pay domestic rates.