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I thank the panel members for their helpful responses. If we look forward a wee bit to the Scottish Government’s 2025-26 budget, is there a way in which the Scottish Government can use that to begin to address the issue of international student income cross-subsidising the teaching of home students? Is there a way in which the Scottish Government can use that budget to try to influence the money that comes from international students? I know that Professor Gillespie talked about that earlier.

Do you think that the number of international students helps ensure fairer access and better opportunities for home-domiciled students?

Thank you. I agree that it could be useful to have that information.

That is very helpful.

Yes.

What level of urgency do you perceive on the part of the Scottish Government regarding support for further and higher education just now?

Thank you for that response. Outwith Government and SFC money, what measures can colleges and universities consider in order to bring in additional revenue?

So it is about being positive and addressing the issue ahead of time.

It was around about that, yes.

I have another question on the back of that. Ellie Gomersall and Mary Senior might also have something to say about this, too.

How does that sort of activity affect the student experience? I presume that the research facilities and so on were initially set up to provide learning for the people who attend the university as students. Would they still benefit if that activity were to be developed in a greater way?