Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 December 2003. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 December 2003 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how many universities have indicated their intention to waive fees for students embarking on (a) science, (b) engineering and (c) mathematics degrees; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many universities have indicated their intention to waive fees for students embarking on (a) science, (b) engineering and (c) mathematics degrees; and if he will make a statement. [142785] Alan Johnson: It will be for higher education institutions themselves to decide what level of fees they set for each of their courses from 2006/07 onwards, between £0 and £3,000. I would expect them to consider a range of factors in doing so, including the likely impact of their decisions on demand by students for their courses.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 142785; 415 c486W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Fees and charges Exemptions Engineering Students Science Mathematics
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk