Written question asked by Anne Begg (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 July 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 July 1999. It was answered by Calum Macdonald (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 July 1999 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, To what extent the costs of abolishing tuition fees in Scotland will be met by the UK Government; and if he will make a statement. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figure.

Answer: Miss Begg: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland to what extent the costs of abolishing tuition fees in Scotland will be met by the UK Government; and if he will make a statement. [91625] Mr. Macdonald: The Scottish Executive has set up an independent Committee of Inquiry to examine Scottish student finance. Until the Committee has reported the question does not arise. It is worth noting, however, that over 50 per cent. of Scottish students assessed this year paid no tuition fees.

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