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Proceeding contribution from Rob Wilson (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 3 November 2010. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Higher Education.

Higher Education

I do not doubt the previous Government's intentions, and I hope that the right hon. Gentleman would not doubt the good intentions of the current Government. Does he accept that the current system is unable to meet the challenge of the rising demand for higher education? In particular, does he accept Sir Martin Harris's report, which mentions the participation rate among the least advantaged 40% of young people and the fact they are not getting into the top Russell group universities? That figure remained flat throughout the period of the Labour Government.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
517 c295-6WH 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
Subjects
Admissions Disadvantaged Finance Fees and charges Grants Higher education Low incomes Loans Universities Students Higher Education and Student Finance Independent Review Aimhigher programme
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk