HC Deb 11 March 1996 vol 273 c431W
Mr. Tim Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment when she expects to determine the proposals from Buckinghamshire county council for a change in age of transfer in the Burnham area. [19442]

Mr. Robin Squire

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will determine these proposals as quickly as is compatible with a full and careful consideration of all comments made and the educational issues involved.

Higher education awards: Students domiciled in Wales
Mandatory Discretionary Total
Academic year 1Awards (000) 2Average grant (£) 1Awards (000) 2Average grant (£) 1Awards (000) Full-time and sandwich HE students (000)
1989–90 28.4 1,540 1.2 1,630 29.6 31.0
1990–91 30.9 1,590 1.7 1,670 32.6 34.4
1991–92 34.8 1,620 1.4 1,830 36.2 38.7
1992–93 39.6 1,690 1.1 1,760 40.7 43.2
1993–94 42.3 1,740 0.3 1,840 42.6 47.7

Notes:

1 Awards made by local education authorities to students normally domiciled in Wales irrespective of their place of study; includes placement year sandwich students.

2 Average net maintenance grant paid by LEAs (to the nearest £10); excludes fees and placement year sandwich students

Source:

F503G, FESR, USR and HESA.