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If the rankings considered widening access, perhaps some of the best universities in the world would invest more of their time and energy in being better at it.
However, the Government’s impact assessment suggests that that cost is well justified, and we will do our best to implement the programme as cost effectively as we can.
The culture—perhaps it is British culture more than just a Scottish one—has been that we want the best deal. Was it Napoleon who said that England is a nation of shopkeepers?
We may find that the argument is anything but simple, and people often argue not for the best outcome but for what is best for their institution.I will say a final word on the North Sea.
It is clear that within capital expenditure the Government can make many choices about what will deliver the best multiple benefits or win-win situations.
Every part of the UK is underspending and we are actually the best in class. We have a 0.6 per cent underspend, while Wales is at 1.8 per cent and England is at 1.3 per cent.