Peter Kilfoyle

Former Labour MP for Liverpool, Walton

University Tuition Fees

There have been votes in Parliament on tuition fees applicable to UK undergraduate students at universities in England. Subjects of specific votes have been on the subjects of introducing fees, increasing to fees, and capping fees.

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Peter Kilfoyle generally voted against university tuition fees

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Major votes

  • On 31 Mar 2004: Peter Kilfoyle was absent for a vote on Higher Education Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 27 Jan 2004: Peter Kilfoyle voted against allowing university tuition fees to increase from £1125 per year to up to £3000 per year, and against making other changes to higher education funding and regulation arrangements. Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 14 Sep 2004: Peter Kilfoyle was absent for a vote on Higher Education Show vote
  • On 14 Sep 2004: Peter Kilfoyle was absent for a vote on Higher Education Show vote
  • On 19 Jul 2004: Peter Kilfoyle was absent for a vote on The Student Fees (Amounts) (England) Regulations 2004 Show vote
  • On 23 Jun 2004: Peter Kilfoyle voted yes on Higher Education Bill — Clause 27 — Sections 22 to 26: supplementary provisions Show vote
  • On 31 Mar 2004: Peter Kilfoyle voted for the introduction of variable university tuition fees (top-up fees) of up to £3,000 per year in place of the previous fixed fee of £1,250 per year. Show vote
  • On 31 Mar 2004: Peter Kilfoyle voted against the introduction of variable university tuition fees (top-up fees) of up to £3,000 per year in place of the previous fixed fee of £1,250 per year. Show vote
  • On 1 Jul 1998: Peter Kilfoyle voted not to exempt students at Scottish universities from tuition fees in the 4th year of their degrees. Show vote
  • On 1 Jul 1998: Peter Kilfoyle voted not to exempt students at Scottish universities from tuition fees in the 4th year of their degrees. Show vote
  • On 4 Nov 1997: Peter Kilfoyle voted expressed approval of the existing (£1000/year) arrangements for tuition fees. Show vote

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