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There appears to be some confusion on whether or not student representatives are in favour of tuition fees (Soapbox, THES, May 14).

No one disagrees that the abolition of tuition fees is not the only matter of concern in Scottish higher education; many of us would like to see a wide range of developments in the ways universities and students are funded. We may disagree about what those reforms should be. But, in answer to the simple question "Are you in favour of the early abolition of tuition fees?" We can speak with one resounding voice. The answer is "Yes".

We hope that this has put things in terms clear enough for all to understand. We are asking the politicians to re-establish an important principle, thereafter we can start the examination of additional means of addressing student debt and poverty.

Student presidents of Scotland David Walsh, Aberdeen 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ Students Representative Council; Gordon McBride, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Abertay Students' Association; Ed Beal, Dundee 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ Students' Association; John Fellows, Edinburgh 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ Students' Association; Kenny Hannah, Glasgow Caledonian 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ Students' Association; Ewan Lamont, Glasgow 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ Students' Representative Council; Graeme MacPherson, Heriot-Watt 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ Students' Association; David Roberts, Napier 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ Students' Association; Richard Baker, National Union of Students (Scotland); John McGilp, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Paisley Students' Association; Abigail Davies, Robert Gordons 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ Students' Association; Nick Bibby, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of St Andrews Students' Association; Nick Manton, Stirling 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ Students' Association; Paul Thompson, Strathclyde 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ Students' Association