§ 11. Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has had from the vice-chancellor and principal of the University of Edinburgh on the issue of research funds.
§ Mr. WaldenMy right hon. Friend has received a letter from Dr. Burnett describing some of the implications for Edinburgh university of the University Grants Committee's grant allocations for 1986–87 and expressing concern about future funding prospects.
§ Mr. DalyellMay I ask two questions, of which I have given the Minister's office notice? On what proportion of the total grant did the UGC exercise research selectivity? Was it 15 per cent., 30 per cent. or 100 per cent.? On what proportion of the total grant was the new common funding base applied?
§ Mr. WaldenThe proportions of the resources allocated notionally for teaching and research purposes were determined by the UGC sub-committees and varied between subjects. I understand that, overall, about two thirds of the resources were allocated on a common basis to teaching purposes and that one third was allocated to research purposes. Obviously the effects in each university will be different according to the different mix of subjects.