Question reference: S4W-01692
- Asked by: Willie Rennie, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: 18 July 2011
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Current status: Answered by Michael Russell on 11 August 2011
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether universities that increase fees for students from the rest of the UK will be expected to widen access for less well-off students.
Answer
Universities Scotland has confirmed that higher education institutions are considering proposals for further support, such as bursaries and scholarships, that could be offered to help students from the rest of the UK.