acute shortage of affordable housing. The issue he raises of how to get resources into affordable housing was partly met this morning by the substantial increase in guarantees of 10 billion to housing associations, which is direct funding support for social housing. I am sure that he will see a good deal of activity in the wake of this. Mr Speaker: Last but not least, I call Ann McKechin. Ann McKechin (Glasgow North) (Lab): Further to the Minister of State's comments about overseas students, can he explain why there has been such substantial decrease in applications, given the consequent substantial impact that will have on the British economy? Mr Willetts: The evidence from UCAS -- admittedly it is imperfect -- does not show a fall in overseas applications. Indeed, more students are either coming to Britain to study or remaining overseas and studying for British degrees. That adds up to more than 1 million people who want to come and study for British university qualifications. That is a fantastic effort, and we can increase that number. 6 Sep 2012 : Column 383 Business of the House 11.34 am Ms Angela Eagle (Wallasey) (Lab): Will the Leader of the House please give us the business for next week? The Leader of the House of Commons (Mr Andrew Lansley): The business for next week will be: Tuesday 11 September -- Opposition Day (6th allotted day). There will be a debate on tuition fees, followed by a debate on a subject to be