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01/04/2004
University top-up fees proposals win Commons approval
The government's flagship proposals on university top-up fees have passed through the Commons, after the anticipated backbench backlash failed to materialise.
The government saw the proposals passed with a 28-vote majority last night – this after the Education Secretary Charles Clarke threatened to withdraw the entire Higher Education legislation from this parliament.
Crucially, two amendments to the legislation won over many wavering rebel MPs who view the proposals as in direct contravention of manifesto pledges at the last general election. The first amendment limited the amount that universities can charge their students to a maximum of £3,000, and the second ensured that the government may not change the capping level before 2010.
The legislation will now go to the Lords where it is expected to receive an easy ride.
(gmcg)
The government saw the proposals passed with a 28-vote majority last night – this after the Education Secretary Charles Clarke threatened to withdraw the entire Higher Education legislation from this parliament.
Crucially, two amendments to the legislation won over many wavering rebel MPs who view the proposals as in direct contravention of manifesto pledges at the last general election. The first amendment limited the amount that universities can charge their students to a maximum of £3,000, and the second ensured that the government may not change the capping level before 2010.
The legislation will now go to the Lords where it is expected to receive an easy ride.
(gmcg)
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