THE Scottish Government plans to maintain college student numbers despite savage cuts to the sector.
In a letter to college principals, Michael Russell, the Education Secretary, also said teaching budgets would not be slashed by more than 8.5% in 2012/13.
However, college principals warned the sector was still facing a significant reduction in its budget, on top of a 10% cut last year.
Mr Russell said: "The expected settlement is better than anticipated, despite the UK Government
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