PROPOSED CARDIFF GLAMORGAN UNIVERSITY

Early day motion 1665, tabled 10 September 2003 by Hywel Francis (Labour). Signed by 43 members.

That this House notes the proposed merger of the University of Glamorgan with the University of Wales Institute of Cardiff; believes that it is important that the merger reflects the culture of the communities from which they have grown, namely the valleys, the vale and the city of Cardiff; recognises the success of the two institutions in widening access, particularly the University of Glamorgan, in valley communities; rejects the proposed name of Cardiff Metropolitan as inappropriate in denying the importance of the Glamorgan valleys and the Vale of Glamorgan; and proposes as a more appropriate alternative name, Cardiff Glamorgan University.

Signatures by party: Labour 32, Plaid Cymru 4, Labour/Co-operative 3, Liberal Democrat 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2.