Written question asked by David Rendel (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 27 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 February 2005. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Friday, 4 February 2005 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what data he has collected on the average level of income for an international student studying at a UK university; and whether he will take account of the average level of income for international students studying in the UK when calculating the proposed level of increase to visa extension charges. - Includes no figures.

Answer: Mr. Rendel: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what data he has collected on the average level of income for an international student studying at a UK university; and whether he will take account of the average level of income for international students studying in the UK when calculating the proposed level of increase to visa extension charges. [213286] Mr. Browne: A joint project team--comprising representatives from the Department for Education and Skills, the Home Office and the British Council--has undertaken an assessment of the likely impact of increased leave to remain fees on attracting international students to the UK. International student costs and spending has been taken into account as part of this project, the outcomes of which will be made available when the Government announces its response to the recent Home Office Consultation on "Review of Charges for Immigration Applications" in February.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 430 c1148-9W; 213286
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Applications Fees and charges Immigration Entry clearances Higher education Overseas students Visas
Contains statistics: Yes
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