HL Deb 22 October 1991 vol 531 c138WA
Earl Russell

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether students are eligible for crisis loans from the Social Fund.

Lord Henley

Students who are eligible for income support have access to all parts of the Social Fund, including crisis loans.

For other students, crisis loans are available under normal conditions in the long vacation but during term time these loans are only available to relieve the consequences of a disaster.