Liberal Youth Scotland are deeply disappointed at the result of yesterdays vote on raising the tuition fee cap.
The vote passed narrowly, despite significant Lib Den opposition
President of Liberal Youth Scotland Kristian Chapman commented:
“Whilst Universities and Colleges are a devolved matter to the Scottish Government, we are very aware of the consequences this will now have here, potentially creating a funding gap in Higher and Further Education between England and Scotland institutions.
“Liberal Youth Scotland are proud that there are no tuition fees in Scotland thanks to Scottish Liberal Democrats in Government.
“We will continue to campaign alongside Liberal Democrat MSPs too ensure this maintained in Scotland after the 2011 election.”
Scottish Liberal Democrat Education spokesperson Margaret Smith MSP commenting in response to a letter from the President of NUS Scotland Liam Burns to Tavish Scott:
“Scottish Liberal Democrats are focused on Scotland and a Scottish solution for Higher Education and Scotland’s students.”
Margaret Smith spoke at a rally held by the National Union of Students on Thursday
