PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Higher Education: Admissions (9 February 2015)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what steps he is taking to widen access to higher education.
Asked by:
Jesse Norman (Conservative)
Asked by:
Jesse Norman (Conservative)
Answer
The most recent UCAS statistics show another record year for university entry for disadvantaged students. 18.2% of 18 year olds from disadvantaged backgrounds obtained a university place via UCAS in 2014.
By 2018/19, Universities expect to spend £735m on bursaries, outreach and supporting retention and student success through their agreements with the Director of Fair Access.
Our reforms have been fair, progressive and given our universities sustainable funding for the future.
Answered by:
Sir Vince Cable (Liberal Democrat)
12 February 2015
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