§ Annabelle EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from(a) student representative bodies and (b) the university sector in Scotland on the subject of top-up fees. [142729]
§ Mrs. McGuireMy right hon. Friend has not received any representations on the subject of variable tuition fees from student representative bodies, but he has had correspondence from three MPs writing on behalf of Scottish universities and individual students.
§ Annabelle EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what written representations he has received from the First Minister of Scotland on the subject of top-up fees. [142764]
§ Mrs. McGuire[holding answer 8 December 2003]: My right hon. Friend has frequent exchanges with the First Minister on a range of relevant issues, including the possible impact in Scotland of the introduction of variable tuition fees in England.