HC Deb 11 December 1974 vol 883 c164W
Mrs. Bain

asked the Secretary of state for Education and Science how many places are provided by halls of residence at each of the Scottish universities; and how this compares with 10 years ago.

Mr. Prentice

The latest figures and those for 10 years previously are as follows:

STUDENTS RESIDENT IN COLLEGES OR HALLS OF RESIDENCE OF SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES
Academic Year
1962–63 1972–73
Aberdeen 138 1,374
Dundee — 1,184
Edinburgh 715 2,177
Glasgow 394 1,000
Heriot-Watt — 125
St. Andrews 1,180 1,854
Stirling — 1,794
Strathclyde 50* 617
TOTAL 2,477 10,125
* Royal College of Science and Technology, Glasgow.

Mrs. Bain

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he has any plans to increase financial support to universities in Scotland.

Mr. Prentice

I am considering what further help can be given to universities, including those in Scotland, during the current academic year.