Higher and Further Education: Rural and Coastal Areas Debate
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Higher and Further Education: Rural and Coastal Areas
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Baroness Blackstone (Ind Lab)
My Lords, transport costs are often a barrier to students living some distance away, especially from FE colleges. It was gratifying to hear that some consideration is being given to support students with transport costs. Can the Minister say a little more about that, particularly in relation to students over the age of 19, and whether part-time students will be included in any support planned?
Baroness Berridge
Yes, what I have outlined covers both bus and rail, but the noble Baroness will be aware that the bursary funding given to institutions can also be given to disadvantaged students. I will have to come back to her about the part-time comment.