§ Mr. Andrew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give the numbers of full-time students in receipt of student grants in Scotland under the students' allowances scheme specifying the numbers in receipt of (i) the full maintenance grant, (ii) maintenance grant reduced by assessment of parental contribution and (iii) nil maintenance, tuition fees only paid by Scottish Office, expressing each figure as a percentage proportion of the total number.
§ Mr. LangThe latest available figures are set out below. They relate to the academic session 1988–89 and are in respect of all students assisted by the Scottish Education Department, excluding withdrawals during the session.
Per cent. Full maintenance 21,940 35.8 Part maintenance 23,902 39.1 Fees only 15,344 25.1 A fees-only award can arise from an assessment of parental income leading to a nil maintenance award or from an application for payment of fees only, in which case no assessment is made.