HC Deb 29 October 1996 vol 284 cc72-3W
Mr. Maclennan

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make financial assistance available to dance and drama students living in Scotland, on a similar basis to the support currently available to students living in England; and if he will make a statement. [976]

Mr. Raymond S. Robertson

The position of Scottish domiciled students attending dance and drama courses is being kept under review as the proposals currently being discussed between the Department for Education and Employment, the Department of National Heritage and the Arts Council of England develop. The Arts Council of England scheme does not come into force until September 1997.

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