Motion · S3M-04899 · 22 Sep 2009
Scotland's Students are Overstretched and Overdrawn
The motion
That the Parliament notes the report by NUS Scotland, Overstretched and Overdrawn, showing that the majority of students are in some form of debt, with over half suffering from commercial debt; notes the finding that students from lower socio-economic backgrounds (NS-SEC classes 4-7) are more likely to be concerned about commercial debt; further notes the finding that 70% of students are being forced to work more than the 10 hours a week limit recommended in the Cubie report while studying full time; expresses concern at evidence showing clear failings in current childcare support, and calls on the Scottish Government to use the £30 million considered in the Supporting a Smarter Scotland consultation to increase student loans, bursaries and improve childcare support system for students in Scotland, as called for by NUS Scotland, student associations across Scotland and the main opposition parties.
Supporters (14)
- Claire Baker Scottish Labour 23 Sep 2009
- Sarah Boyack 23 Sep 2009
- Robert Brown 23 Sep 2009
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 23 Sep 2009
- Karen Gillon 23 Sep 2009
- Robin Harper 23 Sep 2009
- Ken Macintosh 23 Sep 2009
- Mike Pringle 23 Sep 2009
- Hugh Henry 24 Sep 2009
- Liam McArthur Scottish Liberal Democrats 24 Sep 2009
- Alison McInnes 24 Sep 2009
- Iain Smith 24 Sep 2009
- Ross Finnie 28 Sep 2009
- Rhona Brankin 8 Oct 2009
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.