§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) how many students have been enrolled on courses with the Open University in each of the years since its establishment;
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(3) how many of the students enrolled with the Open University were (a) under 20 years old, (b) 20 to 25 years old and (c) over 25 years old at the commencement of their courses in the last year for which figures are available;
(4) what percentage of the total number of degrees awarded by United Kingdom universities has been represented by those awarded by the Open University in each of the years since its formation;
(5) how many first degrees have been awarded by the Open University in each of the years since its formation in the following categories: (a) BSc and (b) BA;
(6) how many degrees have been awarded to residents of Cheshire by the Open University in each of the last five years for which figures are available;
(7) how many students resident in Cheshire are currently enrolled on courses with the Open University.
§ Mr. BrookeThis information is not immediately available. I shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.
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§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what has been the total cost to the Government of the Open University in total and in each year since it was formed.
§ Mr. BrookeI shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.