Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 14 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 December 2004. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 December 2004 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, what her latest estimate is of the number of universities expected to charge the maximum £3,000 fee in 2006; and if she will make a statement. - Inc figures.

Answer: Dr. Cable: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what her latest estimate is of the number of universities expected to charge the maximum £3,000 fee in 2006; and if she will make a statement. [205703] Dr. Howells: The Government does not have a particular expectation of the pattern of fee charging. The level of fees to charge, up to the maximum of £3,000, is for the universities themselves to decide, provided that they can satisfy the Office for Fair Access in respect of their access plans.

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