§ Lord Alderdiceasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Dubs on 16 December 1997 (WA 84), whether a decision has yet been made on the responsibility for funding of special support covering proposed tuition fees beyond year four for Northern Ireland medical students studying at Scottish medical schools; and [HL742]
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Dubs on 16 December 1997 (WA 84), whether a decision has yet been made on the responsibility for funding of special support covering proposed tuition fees beyond year four for medical and dental students studying at The Queen's University, Belfast. [HL743]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Northern Ireland Office (Lord Dubs)The position remains that the funding arrangements are still the subject of discussion between the territorial departments. A decision is expected shortly.
My honourable friend, Mr. Tony Worthington, the Minister with responsibility for this matter, will write to the noble Lord when a decision has been taken.