asked the Minister for Education the number of first year grants awarded under the Local Authorities (Higher Education Grants) Act, 1968 in each academic year since 1977-78; when the 1980-81 figures will be available, if they are not yet available; and the reason for any delay.
Written Answers. - Local Authority Educational Grants.
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The number of new awards under the Local Authorities (Higher Education Grants) Acts, 1968 and 1978, in each academic year since 1977-78 is as follows:
|
Academic Year |
Number of new grants awarded |
|
1977-78 |
1,330 |
|
1978-79 |
1,270 |
|
1979-80 |
1,291 |
The information in respect of the present academic year, 1980-81, is not yet available in my Department as returns have not been received from all the local authorities. It is anticipated that the outstanding returns will have been received by the end of the present month.