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HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillI will, and then I will make progress.13 Jun 2022HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillMy hon. Friend is right. We need a cultural change, and legislation of this nature can spur such change. In our schools, we also need an environment of openness and frankness, and…13 Jun 2022HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillI can confirm that Confucius institutes fall within the scope of these proposals, as I have outlined, and I urge all universities to increase the choice that they provide to…13 Jun 2022HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillMany countries have worked with their university sectors to enhance the choice on offer. For the first time, the Bill will give the OfS the power to act if free speech is in…13 Jun 2022HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillI have recently been alerted to this issue and I am actively investigating it. I will update my right hon. Friend in coming days. Government amendments 3 and 4 and 6 to 10 make…13 Jun 2022HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillYou were not even there.13 Jun 2022HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillMy right hon. Friend is correct. As I said, some universities have misinterpreted the Equality Act, which is why comprehensive guidance will be produced by the new director that…13 Jun 2022HANSARDChildren with Autism: Classroom SupportThe SEND—special educational needs and disabilities—and alternative provision Green Paper aims to create a more inclusive education system to improve outcomes for children and…08 Jun 2022HANSARDWomen in STEM ApprenticeshipsConservative Members believe in free speech and the right to have a view, but of course we want all people to aspire to go into their chosen careers, including in STEM.08 Jun 2022HANSARDChildren with Autism: Classroom SupportThis Government are investing £74 million in the first year alone of our autism strategy to promote a straightforward route to diagnosis and the correct support, and we will…08 Jun 2022HANSARDWomen in STEM ApprenticeshipsWe are supporting more women to access traditionally male-dominated fields such as STEM—science, technology, engineering and mathematics—and those that offer the highest wage…08 Jun 2022HANSARDWomen in STEM ApprenticeshipsI would be delighted to take up the opportunity to visit my hon. Friend’s constituency and hear more about the work that his local businesses are doing to enhance the…08 Jun 2022HANSARDHigher Education and Skills in Local CommunitiesToday I am announcing a national programme which will be delivered by The Open University. The Open University will partner with 10 to 12 further education (FE) providers in…25 May 2022HANSARDReducing Bureaucracy in Higher EducationToday I am providing an update on my commitment in September 2020 to reduce regulatory burden in higher education. Bureaucracy has a direct impact on how well providers can do…23 May 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Carry-over)Let me be crystal clear: the Government remain committed to delivering on our manifesto pledge by strengthening freedom of speech in higher education. We have not changed, and…25 Apr 2022HANSARD School Rebuilding ProgrammeI echo those who have said what a pleasure it is to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Miller. I congratulate the hon. Member for City of Durham (Mary Kelly Foy) on securing the…22 Mar 2022HANSARD School Rebuilding ProgrammeAs the hon. Member knows, I attended the school in question, although I have not been back for many years. I will pass on the meeting request, and I am sure that either the…22 Mar 2022HANSARD School Rebuilding ProgrammeI said the majority. Working closely with the construction sector, the programme will also invest in skills—a point made by my hon. Friend the Member for Darlington (Peter…22 Mar 2022HANSARD School Rebuilding ProgrammeWe are trying to prioritise the state, standard and condition of the school, so that this is done purely on need. As the hon. Member pointed out, taking additional pupils will…22 Mar 2022HANSARD School Rebuilding ProgrammeOf course, safeguarding is always fundamental when we consider school estate and schools in general. I am sure that the Minister for School Standards will meet the hon. Member as…22 Mar 2022