DISABLED STUDENTS' ALLOWANCE

Early day motion 965, tabled 14 January 2016 by Eilidh Whiteford (Scottish National Party). Signed by 34 members.

That this House condemns the Government's sustained attack on the Disabled Student Allowance; notes that the austerity programme has disproportionately hit disabled people who happen to be financially burdened students; further notes that passing the cost to universities may result in a substantial decrease in access to higher education for disabled people; believes that higher education should be available to all, regardless of financial situation, disability or background; and commends the SNP Scottish Government for protecting this funding and continuing its support for access to education for disabled people.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 25, Labour 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1.