The text on this page has been created from Hansard archive content, it may contain typographical errors.
Mr. Craigen
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will consider the provision of mandatory grants to Open University students in respect of their fees, books and travel to and from summer school.
Mr. Prentice
Open University students are part-time, and I do not at present envisage the introduction of mandatory awards for part-time students.