Written question asked by David Rendel (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 2 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 March 2005. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 March 2005 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment he has made of the effect of increased student visa charges on international applications to UK universities with particular reference to science and technology and engineering courses and departments within UK universities. - Inc ref to Home Office website.

Answer: Mr. Rendel: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the effect of increased student visa charges on international applications to UK universities with particular reference to science and technology and engineering courses and departments within UK universities. [214569] Mr. Browne: Following on from the Home Office consultation document `Review of Charges for Immigration Applications', I am introducing new fees for a range of immigration applications. On 7 February I published a summary and analysis of the consultation responses, the supporting Regulatory Impact Assessments and an analysis of the likely impact of the new charges on international student numbers. These documents are available on the Home Office website at: www.homeoffice.gov.uk.

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