WIDENING ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Early day motion 266, tabled 10 December 2003 by Hywel Francis (Labour). Signed by 170 members.

That this House congratulates all those higher education institutions which have developed successful access strategies for under-represented groups such as working class children and adults, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities; welcomes the Government's continued commitment to lifelong learning; notes that 42 per cent. of all students are officially part-time; and calls on the Government to ensure that its proposed Higher Education Bill is fair and equitable for part-time and full-time adult students.

Signatures by party: Labour 125, Liberal Democrat 15, Labour/Co-operative 13, Conservative 7, Plaid Cymru 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, DUP 1, Independent Ulster Unionist 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.