Written question asked by Glenda Jackson (Labour) on Thursday, 5 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 April 2001. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 April 2001 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, if he will make a statement on the progress of the Education Maintenance Allowance scheme in the London Borough of Camden; and how many students have taken up the allowance since its introduction. - Includes figures. (Holding answer 10 April 2001).

Answer: Ms Glenda Jackson: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will make a statement on the progress of the Education Maintenance Allowance scheme in the London borough of Camden; and how many students have taken up the allowance since its introduction. [158019] Mr. Wicks: [holding answer 10 April 2001]: I am pleased to say that the progress of the Education Maintenance Allowance scheme in the London borough of Camden is good with 367 students receiving the allowance. Applications are still being received and these are processed within 48 hours. Over £162,000 has been paid to students this year. This includes end of term attendance bonuses of £7,750.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 158019; 367 c217W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Camden Education Further education Education maintenance allowance Take-up Students
Contains statistics: Yes
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