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Written Answers — Innovation, Universities and Skills: Students: Fees and Charges (9 Jul 2007)

David Willetts: To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills what representations he has received on raising the cap on university top-up fees.

Business of the House: Higher Education (Student Support) (5 Jul 2007)

David Willetts: ...agree with the Government about wanting the greatest possible access to higher education of good quality. We also recognise that, contrary to some of the fears that were expressed, it looks as if top-up fees have not so far made the problem of access to university worse. However, it must also be acknowledged that we do not appear to be making significant progress in improving access, as...

New clause 5: New Arrangements for Giving Financial Support to Students (8 Jun 1998)

Mr David Willetts: ...the deal they were putting together would also be proposed by Dearing. They were caught out by the fact that Dearing did not recommend abolishing the maintenance grant and not introducing tuition fees. We have no desire for the widespread use of top-up fees—[HON. MEMBERS: "Oh!"] I will tell the House about the problems faced by real life vice-chancellors. One of them heads a...

New clause 5: New Arrangements for Giving Financial Support to Students (8 Jun 1998)

Mr David Willetts: We would rule out a general regime of top-up fees. It is clear that the hon. Gentleman did not take part in the Committee debates. In Committee, we tabled an amendment making it explicit that the tuition fee should be no more than 25 per cent. of the cost of the university course; and to make it difficult for the Government to charge more than that. I know from our time in office how people...

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