TOP-UP FEES

Early day motion 1599, tabled 16 July 2003 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 52 members.

That this House notes with concern the impact of Government proposals for funding of higher education on students; recognises the need to increase funding to higher education but firmly believes that Government proposals on top-up fees will exclude students from attending university and leave graduates with huge debts; further notes that allowing universities to increase fees could create a two-tier higher education system; and calls on the Government to review its policy so that students are not excluded from attending university on the basis of cost.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Labour/Co-operative 5, Liberal Democrat 3, Plaid Cymru 2, DUP 1, UUP 1.