Motion text
That this House is concerned that students with disabilities face a financial barrier when accessing assistive technology and other miscellaneous equipment as a result of the £200 minimum contribution required from the Disabled Students Allowance; notes that the implication of that cost is likely to be magnified as a result of the transition to e-learning following the covid-19 outbreak; calls on the Government to acknowledge the effect of that barrier on accessing higher education and on social mobility, and further calls on the Government to implement alternative mechanisms to ensure that a lack of finance is no longer a significant barrier to inclusive education opportunities for students with disabilities.
Signatures (15)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Cameron, Dr Lisa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 July 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
20 July 2020
Hanvey, Neale
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 July 2020
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 July 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
21 July 2020
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
21 July 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 July 2020
Lewis, Clive
Labour
Signed on
21 July 2020
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
22 July 2020
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
22 July 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 September 2020
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
1 September 2020
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
7 September 2020
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
9 September 2020
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
15 September 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.