HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING

Early day motion 32, tabled 18 November 2009 by Bob Spink (Independent). Signed by 37 members.

That this House recognisesincreasing concern about the effects tuition fees and the impact that the perception of debthave on access to universities among students from poorer families; notes the request by the National Union of Students for greater student representation on the recently-announced fees review panel; further 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 21, Liberal Democrat 5, DUP 3, Independent 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Respect 1, UUP 1.