HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING

That this House recognisesincreasing concern about the effects tuition fees and the impact that the perception of debthave on access to universities among students from poorer families; notes the request by the National Union of Students for greater student representation on the recently-announced fees review panel; further notes that there are alternative models of funding higher education, which do not involve top-up fees; and therefore calls on the Government to publish full details of these alternatives to facilitate proper, informed debate and understanding before proceeding with legislation to increase tuition fees.