§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the Secretary of State for Education what funding is obtained from the European social fund for courses in British universities. [16892]
§ Miss WiddecombeI have been asked to reply.
In 1993, £40.35 million was claimed for European social fund provision across objectives 2, 3, 4 and 5b by the higher education sector, which includes universities, in Great Britain. Final figures for 1994 are not yet available.
§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the Secretary of State for Education what guidelines she is giving to universities and other higher education institutes on how to deal with mature students who receive training allowances from the European social fund. [16840]
§ Miss WiddecombeI have been asked to reply.
Each year, the Department issues comprehensive guidance to all potential applicants, including universities and other higher education institutes, on how to apply for, and claim European social fund grants. This guidance covers how the allowances to students and other trainees are to be treated.
§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the Secretary of State for Education how many students benefit from the European social fund provision entitling them to pursue courses in United Kingdom universities. [16893]
§ Miss WiddecombeI have been asked to reply.
In 1993, 50,309 students in Great Britain benefited from European social fund provision across objectives 2, 3, 4 and 5b in the higher education sector, which includes universities. Final figures for 1994 are not yet available.