
The Chief Minister hopes a delay to the tuition fees debate will give politicians a more rounded understanding of the position.
Politicians were next week due to vote on proposals where students would have to pay at least £2,500 per year towards their university fees from next September.
However, the issue has been deferred until January after members of the public and a number of MHKs voiced concerns.
Allan Bell says government was happy to consider a request for more time.

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