It was moved by Councillor Sir Ron Watson and seconded by Councillor Glover:
That the Council in response to the consultation process on Tuition Fees for Students indicates its strong opposition to any moves to impose a financial penalty on those students who find themselves in a position to repay the loan in advance of the normal maturity date.
Following debate, on a show of hands, the Mayor declared that the Motion was carried by 35 votes to 23 and it was
RESOLVED:
That the Council in response to the consultation process on Tuition Fees for Students indicates its strong opposition to any moves to impose a financial penalty on those students who find themselves in a position to repay the loan in advance of the normal maturity date.