§ Mr. Harry Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had with the British Medical Association in Scotland regarding the numbers of students likely to enter the medical faculties of Scottish universities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FairgrieveNone, although the subject figures from time to time in discussions between my Department and the medical profession in committees which include representatives of the British Medical Association. The University Grants Committee's figure for the intake of students to Scottish medical schools for 1980–81 is 717.