STUDENT SUPPORT FOR FURTHER EDUCATION STUDENTS IN THE UK

Early day motion 931, tabled 5 March 2002 by Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 48 members.

That this House congratulates the Welsh Assembly on its response to the Rees Report; welcomes its decision to introduce non-repayable maintenance grants for students from low income backgrounds entering further education; and notes that similar provision must be made available for students elsewhere in the United Kingdom to improve access to further education and to meet the skills needs of our nation.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 31, Labour 12, Labour/Co-operative 2, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 1.