HC Deb 01 November 1994 vol 248 c1101W
Mrs. Jane Kennedy

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what assessment she has made of the effect on the welfare of student of the reduction in the worth in real terms of student grant.

Mr. Boswell

Since 1990, the total resources available to students through grant and student loan have been uprated annually by the rate of inflation estimated at the time, thus maintaining their value in real terms. Additionally, access funds are available for students who are in particular financial difficulties.

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