§ Mr. HendryTo ask the Secretary of State for Education if he will require local education authorities to make education discretionary grants with regard to the further education of residents within the local education authority's area at a college or university outside its area, in cases where the course undertaken by the student is not available within the authority's own area.
§ Mr. FormanIt is for local education authorities to decide their own policies when exercising their discretionary powers. My right hon. Friend has no power to require authorities to exercise their discretion in particular ways.