HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING

Early day motion 1103, tabled 17 March 2009 by Bob Spink (Independent). Signed by 42 members.

That this House recognises the widespread concern about the effects tuition fees and perception of debt may have had on access to universities, particularly among students from families on modest or lower middle incomes; notes that there are alternative models of funding higher education, which do not involve top-up fees; and therefore calls on the Government to publish full details of these alternatives to facilitate proper, informed debate and understanding before proceeding with legislation to increase tuition fees.

Signatures by party: Labour 28, Liberal Democrat 8, Conservative 2, Independent 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2.