HC Deb 15 February 1984 vol 54 c228W
Mr. Willie W. Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received against the proposal to close the pharmacy department at HeriotWatt university; and what was the nature of his reply.

Mr. Allan Stewart

Representations from right hon. and hon. Members and others have been drawn to the attention of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science, whose responsibilities include the universities in Scotland. The principal of Heriot-Watt university has also kept me informed of the university's representations to the University Grants Committee.