§ 24. Lady Tweedsmuirasked the Secreetary of State for Scotland whether he will appoint an independent committee to examine and report on the question of financial assistance to university students.
§ Mr. MaclayThis matter is at present under consideration, but I am not yet in a position to make a statement.
§ Lady TweedsmuirMay I take it from that reply that it is likely that my right hon. Friend will consider the suggestion with favour, because no doubt he is aware 184 that there are considerable anomalies and variations in the grants awarded to students, and that there is considerable concern in Scotland about the matter?
§ Mr. MaclayI do not think more should be taken from my reply than I have said, but I am very much aware of the great importance of this matter.