§ Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many students are currently in higher education and at what cost; what was the number in 1979 and at what cost in 1995–96 prices; and if he will make a statement. [15797]
§ Mr. Raymond S. RobertsonThere are nearly twice as many students in higher education since we took office and funding provided by the Government has gone up by £160 million to £400 million.