Proceeding contribution from Rehman Chishti (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 9 December 2010. It occurred during Debate on Higher Education Fees.
Higher Education Fees
The hon. Gentleman makes a pertinent point. I was at university in Wales and I know the community there. However, the key element is that there are no up-front fees and that is why the motion is a good one. One has to consider the overall package rather than single elements for its progressiveness, fairness and justness. As well as there being no up-front fees, the increase in the threshold from £15,000 to £21,000 has to be a good thing. There will be a cap at £6,000 and then at £9,000, linked to exceptional circumstances. Some of the highest-performing universities will have to go out and ensure that students from less privileged backgrounds take part. That is absolutely right and fair.
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- 2010-12
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- House of Commons chamber
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- Access Devolved matters Admissions Disadvantaged Applications Fees and charges Grants Education maintenance allowance Higher education Humanities Earned income Northern Ireland Loans Low pay Part-time education Scotland Universities Wales Repayments Taxation Students Student numbers
- Legislation
- Higher Education Act 2004
- Higher Education (Basic Amount) (England) Regulations 2010
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