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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Jack Straw voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees
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On 11 Sep 2012:
Jack Straw voted to reduce tuition fees to £6,000, funded by reversing the corporation tax cut for banks and requiring graduates earning over £65,000 a year to pay higher interest rates on their student loans.
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On 14 Sep 2004:
Jack Straw was absent for a vote on Higher Education
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On 14 Sep 2004:
Jack Straw was absent for a vote on Higher Education
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On 19 Jul 2004:
Jack Straw was absent for a vote on The Student Fees (Amounts) (England) Regulations 2004
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On 23 Jun 2004:
Jack Straw was absent for a vote on Higher Education Bill — Clause 27 — Sections 22 to 26: supplementary provisions
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On 31 Mar 2004:
Jack Straw 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.
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On 31 Mar 2004:
Jack Straw 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.
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On 1 Jul 1998:
Jack Straw voted not to exempt students at Scottish universities from tuition fees in the 4th year of their degrees.
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On 1 Jul 1998:
Jack Straw voted not to exempt students at Scottish universities from tuition fees in the 4th year of their degrees.
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On 4 Nov 1997:
Jack Straw voted expressed approval of the existing (£1000/year) arrangements for tuition fees.
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