HC Deb 05 June 1997 vol 295 c230W
Mrs. Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what initiatives he plans to progress the development of a Highlands and Islands university; and what funding will be given by the Scottish Office. [1373]

Mr. Wilson

Good progress has already been made towards the creation of a University of the Highlands and Islands. Planned provision for the UHI Project in 1997–98 is £5 million. This is in addition to the £1.3 million which was made available last year. I shall keep under review the general requirements for the Project in future taking account of any implications arising from the report of the Dearing Committee on Higher Education when it is published.