HC Deb 13 December 2001 vol 376 cc960-1W
Mr. Andrew Turner

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will list the educational purposes for which a financial means test is required. [22795]

Margaret Hodge

We apply a variety of means tests when providing funding for students in order to target funds sensibly while increasing participation and achievement in education. Examples where means tests are used include higher education loans and grants, educational maintenance allowances, and financial support for students in further education.