HC Deb 23 May 1991 vol 191 c539W
Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a direct grant to the university of Edinburgh on condition that the Audobon bird manuscripts and editions are retained in perpetuity.

Mr. Alan Howarth

No. Universities are responsible for managing their own financial affairs, including the acquisition and disposal of assets.

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