Written question asked by Bill Wiggin (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 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 research his Department has commissioned on the existing capacity of universities; and if he will make a statement. - Inc fact that information is not available.

Answer: Mr. Wiggin: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what research his Department has commissioned on the existing capacity of universities; and if he will make a statement. [197804] Dr. Howells: Information on the capacity of universities is not available on a systematic or comprehensive basis. Information on the number of students expected to register with each university in the current academic year; the actual number of students in previous years; and planned student numbers in the forthcoming academic year is available from the Higher Education Funding Council (HEFCE).

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