Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 12 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 July 2004. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Friday, 16 July 2004 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what his estimate is of the cost of the maintenance grant payable to poorer students in the current financial year. - Inc figures.

Answer: Dr. Cable: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what his estimate is of the cost of the maintenance grant payable to poorer students in the current financial year. [184126] Alan Johnson: The Higher Education Grant is being introduced for new students starting in the 2004/05 academic year. The cost in the 2004-05 financial year has been estimated at between £63-£75 million, depending on the actual number of students entering HE and their precise income distribution.

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