§ Lord Alderdiceasked Her Majesty's Government:
Who will fund the cost of the special support covering proposed tuition fees beyond year four for Northern Ireland medical students studying at Scottish medical schools; and
Who will fund the cost of the special support covering proposed tuition fees for medical and dental students studying at The Queen's University, Belfast.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Northern Ireland Office (Lord Dubs)Details of the funding arrangements are still the subject of discussion between the departments concerned.
My honourable friend the Minister with responsibility for this subject, Mr. Tony Worthington, will write to the noble Lord, Lord Alderdice, when decisions have been taken.