Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Ian Gibson (Labour), on Wednesday, 26 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 184 members in total.

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ALTERNATIVES TO VARIABLE TOP UP FEES

That this House recognises the widespread concern about the effects variable tuition fees and the perception of debt may have on access to universities, particularly among students from families on modest or lower middle incomes; notes that there are alternative models of funding higher education, which the Department for Education and Skills has considered and which do not involve variable top-up fees; and calls on the Government, therefore, to publish full details of these alternatives to facilitate proper, informed debate and understanding before proceeding with legislation to reform the higher education funding system.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

7 

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Finance Fees and charges Grants Higher education Universities Students

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk