Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor George Howarth (Labour), on Tuesday, 24 February 2015, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 44 members in total.

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DISABLED STUDENTS' ALLOWANCE

That this House notes the importance of support for students with disabilities to enable them to access education; is concerned with the proposed changes to the disabled students' allowance (DSA) announced on 7 April 2014 and updated in regulations laid on 16 October 2014; believes that the Non-Medical Help (NMH) aspect of DSA is an important means of support for students with disabilities to achieve and prosper in higher education; further notes the results of a survey by a specialist support provider which found that 42.4 per cent of survey respondents said they would be more likely to drop out if cuts to the DSA fall whilst they are at university; is alarmed that many potential students stand to be affected by the proposed changes to the DSA; further notes with concern the funding and support disparities that would result from the proposed changes; and calls on the Government to review the current proposals to ensure that any student, regardless of disability, has fair and sustainable access to support whilst studying.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

815 

Session

2014-15

Other sponsors

Alan Meale

Ronnie Campbell

Jeremy Corbyn

Mike Hancock

Jim Shannon

Subjects

Disabled students' allowances

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk