What it Means

The recommendation of the Education Department is a complete vindication of the policy and demands that student groups have pursued for several years. It recognises the absolute need for an improvement in the level of the bursary.

The magnitude of the increase is clear evidence of the degree the bursary level has slipped in real terms, and the plight students have faced.

However, although the Department appears to have recognised the problems facing students, the Minister has Not!! His attitude towards students needs has been made patently clear by placing the recommended increase as priority number 42 out of 49 recommendations.

If the Department's recommendation is to be implemented, if there is to be any improvement in the bursary system, the Minister and the Government must be shown clearly the real needs of students, and the justice of our case.

Only strong united student action will bring this about. We may never have as strong support again. Do your bit on April 11. Talk to your parents and friends. Write to the Minister and your local MP

A Better Bursary — A Justified Demand!