HC Deb 22 February 1990 vol 167 c850W
1989. Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will set out, in 1987 prices, the expenditure on discretionary student awards in(a) 1984–85, (b) 1985–86, (c) 1986–87, (d) 1987–88, (e) 1988–89 and (f)

Mr. Jackson

The available data are as follows:

Real terms1 expenditure on section 1(6) and section 2 discretionary awards2 1984–85 to 1987–88
England and Wales
£ million
1984–85 156.8
1985–86 159.8
1986–87 169.0
1987–88 171.0
1 Real terms expenditure at 1987–88 prices.
2 Includes expenditure on fees and maintenance.