(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order is the fourth Commencement Order made by the Secretary of State for Education and Skills under the Higher Education Act 2004 and brings into force certain provisions of that Act on 14 January 2005.

Article 2 commences provisions concerning the imposition by the Secretary of State of conditions to control fees at higher education institutions. It also commences the power of the Secretary of State to make regulations concerning the supply of student support information by a student support authority.