The Welsh Government has been clear in its belief that the English and Welsh higher education systems do not operate in isolation, and we must provide the financial and the regulatory framework to allow our institutions to compete both domestically and internationally. On that basis, I am watching the policy position in England very closely, and I will consider the implications of any changes before bringing forward legislation here in this Chamber. For 2017 and 2018, the fee level in Wales is currently lower than the maximum allowed in England.