Paul Truswell

Former Labour MP for Pudsey

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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Paul Truswell has never voted in a major vote about university tuition fees

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Major votes

  • On 31 Mar 2004: Paul Truswell was absent for a vote on Higher Education Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 27 Jan 2004: Paul Truswell was absent for a vote on Higher Education Bill — Second Reading — Increase in University Tuition Fees Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 14 Sep 2004: Paul Truswell voted against the immediate abolition of all tuition fees, the re-introduction of maintenance grants of up to £2,000 for students from low-income homes, and changes to the country's higher education system. Show vote
  • On 14 Sep 2004: Paul Truswell voted to reject the Liberal Democrat policy of abolition of tuition fees. Show vote
  • On 19 Jul 2004: Paul Truswell voted to raise the university tuition fee cap to £3,000 per year. Show vote
  • On 23 Jun 2004: Paul Truswell voted yes on Higher Education Bill — Clause 27 — Sections 22 to 26: supplementary provisions Show vote
  • On 31 Mar 2004: Paul Truswell 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: Paul Truswell was absent for a vote on Higher Education Bill — New Clause 5 — Abolition of tuition fees chargeable to qualifying student Show vote
  • On 1 Jul 1998: Paul Truswell voted not to exempt students at Scottish universities from tuition fees in the 4th year of their degrees. Show vote
  • On 1 Jul 1998: Paul Truswell voted not to exempt students at Scottish universities from tuition fees in the 4th year of their degrees. Show vote
  • On 4 Nov 1997: Paul Truswell voted expressed approval of the existing (£1000/year) arrangements for tuition fees. Show vote

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