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Prime Minister's question asked in the House of Commons, by James Clappison (Conservative). It was answered on Wednesday, 18 April 2012 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


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Question
Does my right hon. Friend agree that universities should be free to admit students on the basis of merit?
Answer

My hon. Friend is entirely right. It is welcome that a greater proportion of 18-year-olds are applying to university than at any time in the past 13 years. No one pays up-front for their tuition or other fees, which is also welcome. He is absolutely right that university entry is about academic merit.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
543 c320 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Admissions Higher education
Link
View this Prime Minister's question on www.publications.parliament.uk