HC Deb 08 January 1990 vol 164 c476W
Mr. Hannam

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he has any plans to revise the guidelines to local education authorities concerning administration of the disabled students allowance; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Jackson

As I indicated in the reply that I gave to my right hon. Friend on 19 December 1989 at columns219–20, guidance is normally issued to local education authorities following the revision of the mandatory awards regulations. My right hon. Friend will consider later this year what if any new guidance is needed on the disabled students' allowance, after he has reviewed the contents of the regulations in the light of representations received.

Mr. Hannam

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether students who become disabled during their course will continue to receive loans.

Mr. Jackson

An eligible student who becomes disabled will remain eligible for loans.

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