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Written question asked by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 14 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 December 2005. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Monday, 9 January 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.


NHS Bursaries

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health for what reasons eligible students who apply for NHS bursaries in advance do not receive their bursaries before their courses start.
Answer

[holding answer 19 December 2005]: The NHS Student Grants Unit does not release any funds to students until universities have confirmed that students have turned up on the first day of their course, in order to avoid fraudulent claims.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
38473; 441 c144W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Grants NHS Students NHS Student Grants Unit
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk