James Clappison
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Wednesday 18th April 2012
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Mr James Clappison (Hertsmere) (Con)
Q13. Does my right hon. Friend agree that universities should be free to admit students on the basis of merit?
The Prime Minister
My hon. Friend is entirely right. It is welcome that a greater proportion of 18-year-olds are applying to university than at any time in the past 13 years. No one pays up-front for their tuition or other fees, which is also welcome. He is absolutely right that university entry is about academic merit.