§ 43. Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received against increasing higher education fees for overseas students.
§ Mr. Gerry FowlerI have received 88 representations from Members and from the general public since the beginning of this year. 52 were in favour
1974–75 Overseas student numbers Annual unit costs per student (rounded) Total costs (rounded) Institution (Provisional) Recurrent Capital Recurrent Capital Total £ £ £m. £m. £m. Universities … 26,850 2,100 570 58 15 73 Polytechnics … 7,700 1,800 470 14 4 18 Other Further Education … 25,200 810 330 20 8 28 Colleges of Education … 500 1,000 390 1 1 Totals … 60,250 1,540* 540* 93 27 120 * Average. The students paid some £10m. in tuition fees. In addition it has been estimated that these students would use resources of the order of £60m. a year net of import content on their own maintenance.