HC Deb 20 July 1981 vol 9 c26W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from the National Union of Students (Scotland) on the Government's proposals to charge overseas students for their use of the facilities of the National Health Service; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Fairgrieve

The National Union of Students (Scotland) has expressed its opposition to the Government's proposals. I refer the hon. Member to the Government statement made on 30 June by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Services in response to a question from my hon. Friend the Member for Peterborough (Dr. Mawhinney).—[Vol. 7, c.368.]