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There should be a second inquiry into university finance, according to the man behind the current student funding arrangements.There should be a second inquiry into university finance, according to the man behind the current student funding arrangements.
Andrew Cubie's report in 1999 led to a shake-up in finance that saw the introduction of graduate endowments.Andrew Cubie's report in 1999 led to a shake-up in finance that saw the introduction of graduate endowments.
The lawyer is now convinced there is a need for a change to the system or more funding to stop Scottish universities falling behind counterparts in England.The lawyer is now convinced there is a need for a change to the system or more funding to stop Scottish universities falling behind counterparts in England.
He pointed to the US where universities benefit from much more public spending.He pointed to the US where universities benefit from much more public spending.
Universities there recieve 1.2% of GDP compared to 0.8% in the UK.Universities there recieve 1.2% of GDP compared to 0.8% in the UK.
Mr Cubie said the new Scottish Executive, formed after the elections in May 2007, would have to increase funding or set up an urgent review conducted by an independent group.Mr Cubie said the new Scottish Executive, formed after the elections in May 2007, would have to increase funding or set up an urgent review conducted by an independent group.
He said any new finance arrangements should also ensure students from less advantaged backgrounds could access college and university education.He said any new finance arrangements should also ensure students from less advantaged backgrounds could access college and university education.
He added that he was not putting himself forward for the task of chairing a second review.He added that he was not putting himself forward for the task of chairing a second review.