STUDENT GRANTS

Early day motion 2392, tabled 30 October 2008 by Stewart Hosie (Scottish National Party). Signed by 14 members.

That this House notes the rising cost of living is affecting all sectors of society including students; expresses concern that after a major oversight by the Government, 40,000 students at English universities will be denied grants of up to £524 and are subsequently facing greater financial hardship; and welcomes the Scottish Government's £30 million commitment to easing student hardship by moving from loans to grants for part-time students while planning to consult on how to reduce the burden on full-time students.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 6, Labour 5, Independent 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.