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MPs push Treasury for cash for needy, bright learners

MPs yesterday concluded debate on a bill seeking to compel the Treasury to set up a huge bursary scheme for bright but poor students.

The Basic Education (Amendment) Bill proposes that top students in every county and constituency be identified and the poor ones given the Government bursary.

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