§ Mr. Bryan DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Education what representations she has received regarding the non-availability of bursaries for trainee teachers in designated subjects under the trainee teacher bursary scheme; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. Robin SquireAll students who meet the requirements of the scheme are awarded bursaries. From time to time, representations have been made arguing for or against changes in those requirements, primarily from institutions concerned about course eligibility.
§ Mr. Bryan DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Education what was the total value of bursaries awarded under the trainee teacher bursary scheme in 1993–94.
§ Mr. Robin SquireIn the financial year 1993–94, the total value of bursaries paid out was £8,722,000.
§ Mr. Bryan DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Education (1) how many bursaries have been awarded to initial teacher trainees under the trainee teacher bursary scheme in the current academic year;
(2) how many applications were made to trainee teacher bursaries by students for the academic year 1994–95.
§ Mr. Robin SquireFormal applications from higher education institutions on behalf of a total of over 7,300 students who started their courses in autumn 1994 have recently been received in the Department. We expect that all, or virtually all, of the applications will meet the conditions of the scheme, and will therefore attract payment at the scheduled times. About 1,300 second-year students will also be eligible.