Source · Select Committees · Scottish Affairs Committee
Recommendation 2
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Acknowledged
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In mid-2020 insolvency was a very real prospect facing a number of universities in Scotland.
Conclusion
In mid-2020 insolvency was a very real prospect facing a number of universities in Scotland. Both the UK and Scottish Governments should be congratulated on their efforts and significant financial investments into Scottish universities in response to the pandemic. It is quite possible that without that support, some institutions may not have survived. We also welcome the commitment made by the Scottish Government that it will make every effort to ensure that no university becomes insolvent as a result of the pandemic.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government acknowledged the committee's congratulations, highlighting its ongoing engagement with the Scottish Government and support for Scottish universities, and referencing the International Education Strategy's goal of diversified student recruitment.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government · verbatim extract
Acknowledged
We appreciate the importance of continuing to work closely with the Scottish Government as we recover from the COVID pandemic. There has been and continues to be engagement at ministerial and official level with the Scottish Government (and the other devolved administrations) to exchange information and policy developments across a range of issues facing education systems in the UK. Furthermore, the UK Government has been working tirelessly to support businesses and the economy in Scotland including our universities.
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