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Vince Cable

Now the main areas of higher education that still enjoy considerable financial support from government are subjects like engineering and science and the research ringfence which is the basic minimum to protect Britain's scientific competitiveness.

Vince Cable

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Vince Cable is saying that government funding for higher education is mostly focused on fields like engineering and science. This funding includes a protected budget for research, which is essential to keep Britain competitive in science.

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