FUTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Early day motion 994, tabled 1 April 2003 by Anne Campbell (Labour). Signed by 77 members.

That this House welcomes the extra Government money announced in the White Paper 'The Future of Higher Education'; further welcomes the end of up front tuition fees; supports the reintroduction of grants for students from poorer backgrounds; recognises the improvements outlined for the repayment of debt, but believes that differential fees will deter students from low-income backgrounds from applying to the top academic institutions and to certain courses; and, if extra money is required, urges the Government to implement a measured increase in fees across the board, whilst maintaining the full or partial exemption from fees for students from low income backgrounds.

Signatures by party: Labour 67, Labour/Co-operative 3, Liberal Democrat 3, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 2.