Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Barry Sheerman (Labour and Co-operative Party), on Thursday, 14 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 101 members in total.

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SOCIAL CLASS AND PARTICIPATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION

That this House welcomes the efforts made by universities to widen participation in higher education as demonstrated by Universities UK's report 'Social Class and participation in Higher Education: From Elitism to Inclusion 2'; and supports the university sector's views that it is vital to fund such work properly to ensure not only the recruitment but also, crucially, the retention of students from non-traditional backgrounds.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

1010A1

at end add "and further believes that this aim will require radical reform of student funding, including the abolition of tuition fees and the restoration of means-tested maintenance grants.'.

1010A2

after 'by' insert 'some'

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1010 

1010A1 

1010A2 

Session

2001-02

Subjects

Access Higher education Universities

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk