§ Mr. Ernie RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to revise the Education (Fees and Awards) (Scotland) Regulations. [10870]
§ Mr. WilsonI confirm that an amendment to the Education (Fees and Awards) (Scotland) Regulations 1997 will be laid before Parliament to introduce a requirement of being settled in the United Kingdom under the immigration laws. The amendment will add this requirement to the existing residency criteria for establishing a "relevant connection" for the purpose of student fee classifications by institutions and the rules of candidate eligibility for certain awards which may be adopted under the regulations.