Should university tuition remain free for students living in Scotland?

Since 2008, Scottish students studying in Scotland have paid no tuition, a policy Alex Salmond famously vowed to protect. While this prevents the high student debt seen in England, critics argue the resulting funding cap forces universities to limit places for Scottish applicants in favor of paying international students. Proponents argue free tuition is a fundamental right and essential for social mobility. Opponents prefer a graduate tax or means-testing to improve university funding.