We have heard much self-righteous indignation from the Opposition about the proposed rise in tuition fee levels, but no real acknowledgement of why these decisions are having to be made. The fundamental reason why the coalition Government are having to make difficult choices on public expenditure is the shocking state of the public finances left to us by the previous Government.
Higher Education Fees
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Sharma
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 9 December 2010.
It occurred during Debate on Higher Education Fees.
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