HC Deb 30 November 1984 vol 68 cc617-8W
Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many parents are estimated to have to pay tuition fees for courses of higher education, in the light of his announcement of 12 November.

Mr. Hancock

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many parents will be affected by the recent proposal to charge them tuition fees for higher education for the academic year 1985–86.

Mr. Brooke

We estimate that the parents of about 70,000 students will be assessed to contribute towards part or all of the designated tuition fee.