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Mr. McQuarrie
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science, how many overseas students are studying at each Scottish university; and what are their countries of origin.
Dr. Boyson
The information for England Wales is as follows:
| Year | Meals (millions) | Percentage of cost met from public funds |
| 1974–75 | 1,151 | 69·9 |
| 1975–76 | 1,203 | 69·7 |
| 1976–77 | 1,166 | 74·1 |
| 1977–78 | 1,034 | 69·6 |
| 1978–79 | 1,101 | 67·1 |