18 March 2020
Harriett Baldwin questions Education Secretary on university tuition fees
Following the announcement on school closures, Harriett Baldwin questions the Secretary of State for Education about university tuition fees.
Harriett Baldwin (West Worcestershire) (Con)
This has been a sobering statement, and I want to put on record how much I appreciate the tone used by the Secretary of State and the hon. Member for Ashton-under- Lyne (Angela Rayner).
My question is on behalf of university students. What will they pay for their tuition fees?
Gavin Williamson
There are currently no plans to change the tuition fees. Obviously, as has been highlighted, universities will continue teaching online. We will be working very closely with Universities UK to ensure students have their grades in a timely manner to ensure they are able to move on to the next stage of their lives.