§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has recently received proposing a separate University Grants Committee for Scotland.
§ Mr. BrookeNone.
§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if, before publishing his Green Paper on higher education, it is his intention to consult appropriate Scottish bodies on the case for a separate University Grants Committee for Scotland.
§ Mr. BrookeNo. The Scottish Tertiary Education Advisory Council appointed by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland is considering future strategy for higher education in Scotland, including the arrangements for providing institutions with financial support. The Government will consider these matters in the light of the council's report, which is expected later this year.