SUNDERLAND MOVE ON UP CAMPAIGN

Early day motion 1995, tabled 20 April 2006 by Fraser Kemp (Labour). Signed by 22 members.

That this House welcomes the Sunderland Echo and University of Sunderland Move On Up campaign to increase the number of Wearsiders who enter higher education; notes that currently 35 per cent. of young people nationally enter higher education but only 20 per cent. of young people from Sunderland do so; further notes that entering higher education can be a life changing experience, for careers, socially, culturally and in other ways and also would impact on the economy and social and cultural fabric of Sunderland; calls upon all companies, schools, colleges and citizens of Sunderland and hon. Members to back this campaign and encourage youngsters to consider entering higher education.

Signatures by party: Labour 19, Liberal Democrat 2, Conservative 1.