A Bill to ensure that higher education institutions in England, Wales and Scotland may not vary fees charged to British students based on a student's place of domicile and to require organisations using public funds to assist students in paying fees not to vary support based on a student's place of study within the United Kingdom.
House of Lords
30 April 2013
The Bill would stop universities in England, Wales and Scotland from charging British students different tuition fees based on where they live in the UK. It would also require organisations that use public money to help students pay fees to offer the same level of support regardless of where a student studies in the UK. In short, it aims to make tuition fees and financial support more uniform across the UK.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Lords and originated there. If it progresses, it would move on to the House of Commons for consideration.
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First reading took place on 17 May 2012. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
