Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat), on Wednesday, 5 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 52 members in total.

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GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS FOR TOP-UP FEES

That this House agrees with Government research which indicates that debt and the fear of debt are significant barriers to higher education particularly for under represented groups; notes with concern proposals in the Higher Education White Paper which would significantly increase debt for students on graduation; believes the new proposals will create a two-tier university system, with access based more on the ability to pay than merit; calls on the Government to abandon the idea of top-up fees and to abolish tuition fees for undergraduates throughout the United Kingdom; and supports the restoration of maintenance grants for less affluent students to ensure that access to higher education is open to all.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS FOR TOP-UP FEES (665A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Harry Barnes (primary, Labour) and tabled on Thursday, 6 February 2003. It has been signed by 4 members in total.

at end add 'through the raising of the necessary public funding.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

665 

665A1 

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Access Disadvantaged Fees and charges Higher education Universities Students

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk