HC Deb 11 March 1964 vol 691 c434
37. Mr. Hannan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what assistance has been given by the Carnegie Trust in the last two years to higher educational establishments for which he is responsible.

Mr. Noble

Central institutions received grants from the Trust amounting to £8,505 in 1961–62 and £17,759 in 1962–63.

Mr. Hannan

I thank the Minister for that reply and I should like to pay tribute to the great work of the Carnegie Trust. Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Trust appears to be seeking legal advice about restricting future grants to the four existing universities? Would not he agree that this would be undesirable and discriminatory? Will he use his influence to see that the new universities will also qualify, or at least will be considered for similar treatment?

Mr. Noble

I think that this is a matter essentially for the Trustees, but I will bring to their notice the matter which the hon. Gentleman has raised.