§ Mr. David MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland which authority will be responsible from 1 April for paying the travel costs of college students who have disabilities; and if he will make a statement. [21099]
§ Mr. Raymond S. RobertsonTravel costs for college students with disabilities are paid through bursaries or the students awards scheme for those studying on higher education level courses.
From 1 April 1996, responsibility for bursaries will transfer from local authorities to the 43 incorporated further education colleges. Bursaries for further education students studying outwith the incorporated colleges will remain the responsibility of local authorities. The student awards agency for Scotland will continue to administer the student awards scheme.