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(1)It is the duty of the Scottish Ministers to provide support for—
(a)the provision of fundable further education and fundable higher education by the [F1post-16 education] bodies; and
(b)the undertaking of research among the [F2post-16 education] bodies.
(2)The Scottish Ministers are to do so—
(a)by—
(i)making grants to the Council under section 9 or 10 (or both); and
(ii)such other means as they consider appropriate; and
(b)to such extent as they may determine.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 4(1)(a) substituted (3.3.2014) by Post-16 Education (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 12), s. 23(2), Sch. para. 8(3)(a); S.S.I. 2014/21, art. 2, Sch. 1
F2Words in s. 4(1)(b) substituted (3.3.2014) by Post-16 Education (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 12), s. 23(2), Sch. para. 8(3)(b); S.S.I. 2014/21, art. 2, Sch. 1
Commencement Information
I1S. 4 in force at 3.10.2005 by S.S.I. 2005/419, art. 2(1)