HC Deb 17 January 1980 vol 976 cc817-8W
Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the total number of representations made to him, distinguishing between those which support and those which oppose the increase in overseas student fees.

Dr. Boyson

My right hon. and learned Friend has received over 500 representations about the introduction of full cost fees for overseas students since the policy was first announced on 1 November 1979. A number have supported it in principle, but the great majority have been opposed to the policy.