Rachel Reeves (Leeds West) (Lab)
On behalf of my constituents I present this petition from the staff and students of Swallow Hill community college in the Leeds West constituency.
The Petition of students and staff of Swallow Hill Community College, and others,
Declares that the Petitioners oppose the abolition of the Education Maintenance Allowance; and further declares that the Petitioners oppose the Government's decision to raise Higher Education tuition fees.
The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to reverse its decisions to abolish the Education Maintenance Allowance and to raise Higher Education tuition fees.
And the Petitioners remain, etc.
[P000879]
Mrs Sharon Hodgson (Washington and Sunderland West) (Lab)
Seventy per cent. of the young people in City of Sunderland college are in receipt of the education maintenance allowance. Ninety per cent. of those receive the full £30.
The Petition of residents of Sunderland and the surrounding area,
Declares that the Petitioners oppose the abolition of the Education Maintenance Allowance; and notes that education can provide a better future for young people.
The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government not to abolish the Education Maintenance Allowance.
And the Petitioners remain, etc.
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