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HANSARDAlternative Student FinanceI congratulate the right hon. Member for East Ham (Stephen Timms) on securing this important debate on sharia-compliant student finance. I also thank the hon. Member for…15 Jul 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillI am confused about how the right hon. Member cannot recognise the evidence. We have heard from so many hon. Members today who have shared examples: my hon. Friends the Members…12 Jul 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillI thank the right hon. Member for his intervention. The European Court of Human Rights has held that holocaust denial is not protected speech under article 10 of the European…12 Jul 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillWe have heard a range of views today, but the House is united in an understanding that free speech is the cornerstone of democracy and a liberal society. That was passionately…12 Jul 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillI absolutely confirm that, and I agree with my hon. Friend. Some Members have asked how the Bill will interact with the Government’s work to combat antisemitism. Antisemitism is…12 Jul 2021HANSARDBAME StudentsEquality of opportunity for talented young people across the country is one of the Government’s highest priorities. We are focused on giving people, whatever their background,…07 Jul 2021HANSARDBAME StudentsWe recognise that raising educational standards is absolutely key to levelling up opportunity, providing £14 billion in over three years, the biggest uplift to school funding in a…07 Jul 2021HANSARDUK-EU Co-operation and Tutoring AgreementThe trade and co-operation agreement is based on co-operation between sovereign equals, centred on free trade and inspired by our shared history and values. The Department…21 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have every expectation that by the autumn term we will be able to move forward beyond step 4, meaning that there will be no further restrictions on the provision of in-person…21 Jun 2021HANSARDFunding for Academic ResearchThe changes to the level of official development assistance quality-related funding made available to universities has been applied equally across the four nations of the Union,…21 Jun 2021HANSARDFunding for Academic ResearchThe Government are investing £14.9 billion on research and development in 2021-22, the highest level for four decades. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy…21 Jun 2021HANSARDUK-EU Co-operation and Tutoring AgreementThe hon. Member touched on a number of points, including workforce and talent within the UK in our universities. Through the introduction of the new skilled worker and global…21 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the hon. Member will know, we have worked very closely with the Department of Health and Social Care throughout the pandemic, and the testing offer for students continues to be…21 Jun 2021HANSARDPerforming and Creative Arts, Media Studies and ArchaeologyJust to reiterate, this Government are not disputing the value of the arts either to our economy or to our society. I want to fully confirm that on the record. We have asked the…21 Jun 2021HANSARDPerforming and Creative Arts, Media Studies and ArchaeologyDespite the hon. Member’s claims, the strategic priorities grant accounts for approximately only 0.05% of higher education providers’ total income. The House should be under no…21 Jun 2021HANSARDPerforming and Creative Arts, Media Studies and ArchaeologyThis Government value the arts and social sciences. High-quality provision in a range of subjects, including archaeology, is vital for our workforce and public services, and is…21 Jun 2021HANSARDStudent Loans: Interest RatesOn 9 June I announced a temporary reduction in the maximum student loan interest rate following the recent decline in the prevailing market rate for comparable unsecured personal…10 Jun 2021HANSARDUniversity of Central Lancashire: Medical DegreesThe cap on medical places was lifted last year, and those medical students who had to defer will not count towards the cap this year. If medical training places are to be…26 Apr 2021HANSARDUniversity of Central Lancashire: Medical DegreesAlthough the Department of Health and Social Care leads on this area, I would like to take this opportunity to commend the University of Central Lancashire for the excellent job…26 Apr 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance Reductions: Higher EducationMy Department and I regularly discuss research in universities in England with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and with the Minister for science,…26 Apr 2021