Written question asked by David Lammy (Labour) on Monday, 4 April 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 April 2011. It was answered by Lord Willetts (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 April 2011 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Students: Finance

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills how many key facts leaflets for full-time students communicating the changes to student finance in 2012-13 will be produced; if he will estimate the cost to the public purse of producing such leaflets; and what plans he has for their distribution.

Answer: The key facts leaflet for full-time students has been produced as an e-flyer, intended to be downloaded from suitable websites. It has been distributed at no cost, via email, to a range of organisations and websites.A total of 245 copies have been printed internally for use in correspondence, including mailing to vice chancellors and the parliamentary Library. The cost of this printing cannot be separately identified as it is part of the total departmental printing budget.The cost to the public purse for typesetting the document was £1,236.00 (excluding VAT of £247.20).

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 51734; 527 c493W
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Students: Finance
Monday, 23 May 2011
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Finance Students
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk