Written question asked by Ashok Kumar (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 July 1998. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 July 1998 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: Statement on the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council financial level of research studentships for postgraduate students. - Includes figures. (Holding answer 24 July 1998).

Answer: Dr. Kumar: To ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will make a statement on the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council financial level of research studentships for postgraduate students. [52071] Mr. Battle: [holding answer 24 July 1998]: I am pleased to announce that additional funds are being made available to the Research Councils. As a result, from this Autumn, the minimum stipend for a Research Council student will be £6,455 which, for the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, is £1,000 above the previously planned level. The Government attach much importance to the investment which the Research Councils' provision for post graduate students represents. The Research Councils will be publishing further details, and I will ensure that my hon. Friend receives a copy.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 52071; 317 c359W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Finance Engineering Technology Research Students Science Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Postgraduate education Research councils
Contains statistics: Yes