HC Deb 17 February 2000 vol 344 c658W
Mr. Matthew Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will estimate the total cost of abolishing tuition fees in England and Wales for each of the years 2001–02 to 2005–06; and if he will make a statement. [110024]

Mr. Wicks

I refer the hon. Member to my reply of 14 February 2000,Official Report, column 393W. Figures for beyond 2001–02 depend on student numbers on which decisions have not yet been made.