We have abolished the trade union closed shop; it is time to abolish the student union closed shop as well.
Students should not be compelled to join their student union.
The question of student union membership is a matter for local decision.
They do not at present intend to introduce legislation for the purpose, although the question of student union activity is under review.
Another matter which is not without importance is that the student union is becoming very much part and parcel of the university or college.
I consider it essential that full and proper accounts should be kept of student union funds and that such accounts should be available to members.
I myself went yesterday to a meeting of the student union council of my institute.
For years, they have shared a student union.
