§ Mr. Hannanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has considered the representations made to him by the Association of University Teachers (Scotland) expressing their dissatisfaction with the traditional system of government of the Scottish universities and their request that the Universities (Scotland) Acts should be repealed; if he is aware that these representations have widespread public support; what was the nature of his reply to the Association; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossI am at present considering the representations of the Association of University Teachers (Scotland) along with the other proposals I have received. In view of the various consultations which will require to be carried out with the interests concerned, it will be some time yet before I am in a position to add to the Answer which I gave the hon. Member for Aberdeen, South (Lady Tweedsmuir) on 10th February regarding the nature and timing of any legislation.