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HANSARDErasmus-plus ProgrammeUniversities UK International has estimated that leaving Erasmus could cost Britain up to £243 million a year. Does the Minister think that this is a price worth paying in lost…25 Jun 2020HANSARDSeaside ResortsMy Lords, the Lords Select Committee on the future of seaside towns, which I had the privilege of chairing, recommended government intervention on transport, education, skills…22 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Educational GapsMy Lords, the Education Policy Institute has called for a catch-up plan to prevent a significant widening of the attainment gap between poor children and the rest of the pupil…04 Jun 2020HANSARDWeights and Measures Act 1985 (Definitions of “Metre” and “Kilogram”) (Amendment) Order 2020My Lords, it seems an amazing slice of luck that we are debating this on World Metrology Day, which—as others have noted—celebrates the signing of the Metre Convention by 17…20 May 2020HANSARDPremier League: Project RestartMy Lords, like the Minister, we all want to see the Premier League season complete, but not to the detriment of players, support staff and those involved at all levels of the…19 May 2020HANSARDHigher EducationMy Lords, I declare my interest as a recently appointed member and vice-chair of GB MET, a local FE college. The Government are allowing universities to charge students the full…06 May 2020HANSARDHigher and Further Education: Rural and Coastal AreasTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what support they plan to put in place to assist universities and further education colleges to address issues with higher education provision in…18 Mar 2020HANSARDEducational Opportunities: Working ClassesMy Lords, like all other noble Lords I congratulate my noble friend Lady Morris on securing this important debate and on her quite brilliant speech. It has clearly inspired all…05 Mar 2020HANSARDSentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Bill [HL] (Law Commission Bill)My Lords, I take great pleasure in joining in the general congratulations to the noble and learned Baroness, Lady Hallett, on her excellent maiden speech. The words I jotted down…11 Feb 2020HANSARDSocial MobilityMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Choudrey, on his maiden speech and thank the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler, for instigating this debate. Education is one of the most…29 Jan 2020HANSARDHorizon 2020My Lords, I am slightly disappointed by the Minister’s response. Given the Government’s correct ambition to double R&D spend by 2027, in a post-Brexit UK would he agree that we…27 Jan 2020HANSARDHorizon 2020To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to continue participation in the Horizon 2020 programme beyond the Brexit transition period.27 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillCan the noble Lord address my budget question? Is money in the current Budget committed to the future Erasmus+ programme, and is this something that the Chancellor will address in…20 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillIn that case, perhaps the noble Lord would care to write to me on the budget that is currently set aside for Erasmus+ in the next financial year.20 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, in Committee my noble friend Lord McNicol joined in the general support for the amendment moved by the noble Lord, Lord Storey. That support remains today from these…20 Jan 2020HANSARDFootball: RacismMy Lords, it is now 20 years since the Football (Disorder) Act was enacted to tackle racist thugs. Does the Minister agree that, given the shocking 123% rise in racist incidents…16 Jan 2020HANSARDUniversities: Anti-SemitismI completely agree with the Minister on this point, but more government pressure needs to be put on the Office for Students, which has a distinct responsibility for this. Although…04 Nov 2019HANSARDFreedom of Establishment and Free Movement of Services (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I have listened very carefully to everything the Minister has said. He seems to be saying that nothing changes. That being the case, why are these regulations required or…23 Oct 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechI am conscious of that and I am coming to a close. Does the Minister share our concerns and those raised by academics about the creation of a new and different process running…22 Oct 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, given that the Queen’s Speech was little more than a poorly disguised election gimmick, it is surprising that there were no new proposals for legislation or policy on…22 Oct 2019