12.Section 4 of the 2005 Act places a duty on the Scottish Ministers to provide support for the provision of fundable further and higher education in Scotland by the post-16 education bodies, and the undertaking of research among the post-16 education bodies, through the exercise of their grant-making powers in the 2005 Act, and by such other means as they consider appropriate.
13.Section 3 of this Act amends this duty so that it also extends to supporting the provision of Scottish apprenticeships and work-based learning.
14.When exercising this duty, the Scottish Minsters must have regard to the need for the provision to address current and future economic needs.
15.Review of credit-based funding model
Commentary on Provisions Part 2 – Functions of the Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council Section 3: General duty of the Scottish Ministers to support delivery