§ 47. Mr. MacArthurasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received regarding Government assistance for library facilities at universities; and why he will not increase the grant to enable the University Grants Committee to maintain facilities, in view of the present difficulties particularly in Scotland.
§ Mr. FowlerIt is only at a single university that strong student representations have been made and that University is discussing the problems with the U.G.C. As for the second part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to my Answer to a Question by the hon. Member for Galloway (Mr. Brewis) on 5th March.—[Vol. 797, c. 144–5.]