Mr. Tom Prizeman:

When the student applies online, he or she receives an e-mail straight away confirming receipt of the application. This has been done since 11 June and forms part of the first assessment. The system has been improved so that the majority of people who are going to be refused are refused up front. They do not need to be asked to send documentation. A question was asked about the 10,000 applicants refused. It will be to a lesser extent from this point on, as those who are still in the system will more than likely be paid, although this depends on their courses being approved and not being at the same academic level.