§ Mr. Hooleyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what discussions took place with representatives of Commonwealth Governments before the decision was announced to increase fees for overseas students studying in British universities.
§ Mr. Goronwy RobertsThis is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs. He informs me that the Government's decision to assume higher fees in respect of overseas students for purposes of university grants was not discussed with representatives of Commonwealth Governments before it was announced to the House. Instructions were, however, sent in advance to our High Commissions in Commonwealth countries to inform Commonwealth Governments as soon as the announcement was made.