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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Anne Campbell (Labour), on Tuesday, 1 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 77 members in total.

FUTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION

That this House welcomes the extra Government money announced in the White Paper 'The Future of Higher Education'; further welcomes the end of up front tuition fees; supports the reintroduction of grants for students from poorer backgrounds; recognises the improvements outlined for the repayment of debt, but believes that differential fees will deter students from low-income backgrounds from applying to the top academic institutions and to certain courses; and, if extra money is required, urges the Government to implement a measured increase in fees across the board, whilst maintaining the full or partial exemption from fees for students from low income backgrounds.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

994A2
leave out from 'debt' to end, and add '; acknowledges the significant financial and career advantages acquired by most graduates and, particularly, those from Britain's leading research universities; notes the continuing under-representation of applicants from state schools with appropriate qualifications at these universities; welcomes the establishment of the Office for Fair Access; and urges the Government to provide adequate financial support to first generation undergraduates from low income families whilst ensuring that all graduates make a fair contribution to the total cost of their university education.'.
994A1
leave out from 'courses;' to end and add 'and therefore calls on the Government to oppose their introduction'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
994 
994A2 
994A1 
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Finance Fees and charges Grants Higher education Universities Students
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk