Written question asked by Andrew Welsh (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 27 April 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 April 1998. It was answered by Tony Worthington (Labour) on Thursday, 30 April 1998 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what decision she has taken on whether to provide funds for the payment of fourth year tuition fees for eligible Northern Irish students at Scottish universities.

Answer: Mr. Welsh: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what decision she has taken on whether to provide funds for the payment of fourth year tuition fees for eligible Northern Irish students at Scottish universities; and if she will make a statement. [40257] Mr. Worthington: Northern Ireland students will not receive public support for fees in the fourth year of Scottish 4-year degrees where similar degree courses in Northern Ireland, England and Wales are of 3 years' duration.

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