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HANSARD Students’ Return to UniversitiesI know the wonderful work that the University of Loughborough has been undertaking, and the fact that it is in The Times guide to the top 10 universities in the United Kingdom is…29 Sept 2020HANSARD Students’ Return to UniversitiesThe hon. Lady is maybe not aware that we have taken a number of actions to support the sector, including changes and improvements in research funding, making sure that we continue…29 Sept 2020HANSARD Students’ Return to UniversitiesThe hon. Lady is probably aware that in order to be able to access testing, someone has to be symptomatic. That is where the testing is most likely to produce the most accurate…29 Sept 2020HANSARD Students’ Return to UniversitiesAs someone who has worked in the FE sector and feels so passionately about it and about the opportunities that not just further education but higher education and all schools…29 Sept 2020HANSARD Students’ Return to UniversitiesI very much hope that the hon. Member’s son is enjoying his time at university and the opportunities that it will open up. We have always been clear that, if youngsters contract…29 Sept 2020HANSARD Students’ Return to UniversitiesMy hon. Friend raises an incredibly important point. We have had an issue of excessive vice-chancellor pay and bonuses for quite a long time. I will be asking the Office for…29 Sept 2020HANSARD Students’ Return to UniversitiesThe right hon. Lady obviously listened to only a part of the statement. I said that all youngsters who want to be able to return home will be able to do so. We will look at where…29 Sept 2020HANSARD Students’ Return to UniversitiesAs we have made clear, we want to ensure that all students who wish to do so can return home safely for Christmas. We and the university sector are confident that the best way of…29 Sept 2020HANSARD Students’ Return to UniversitiesMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. There should be the same set of rules across the board. There is a real cost to not opening up our universities, as there is a cost to not…29 Sept 2020HANSARD Students’ Return to UniversitiesAs I mentioned, we continue to work with the Department of Health and Social Care and with Test and Trace to expand the footprint of testing facilities, which are to be increased…29 Sept 2020HANSARD Students’ Return to UniversitiesI pay tribute to the University of Bolton for all the work that it has been doing in order to be able to welcome back its many thousands of students. It plays an important role in…29 Sept 2020HANSARD Students’ Return to UniversitiesAs the right hon. Gentleman will know, it was guidance issued by Government and a decision of Government, because obviously any actions that are taken have to be taken in the…29 Sept 2020HANSARD Students’ Return to UniversitiesAn amazing amount of work is done by every single university, but there has also been a recognition by the Office for Students that there may be gaps. That is why the Office for…29 Sept 2020HANSARD Awarding of Qualifications: Role of MinistersThe House is aware that, earlier this year, the Government took the difficult decision to close schools and colleges and cancel the summer exams because of the covid-19 outbreak.…09 Sept 2020HANSARD Awarding of Qualifications: Role of MinistersI feel I have to give way to the hon. Lady, and I will do so now.09 Sept 2020HANSARD Awarding of Qualifications: Role of MinistersIt is recognised on both sides of the House, I think, that children in years 11 and 13 are among those who have suffered the most severe disruption. I speak as a year 11 parent…09 Sept 2020HANSARD Awarding of Qualifications: Role of MinistersIf the hon. Lady will allow me to make some progress, I am sure I will make time for her to share her views and opinions. On 22 May, Ofqual published its decisions. The key…09 Sept 2020HANSARD Awarding of Qualifications: Role of MinistersI will cease to be generous and kind, Mr Deputy Speaker. My right hon. Friend makes an important point. At every stage, everyone looked at how we could do what is right and best…09 Sept 2020HANSARD Awarding of Qualifications: Role of MinistersThat is exactly the reason why we brought in an enhanced appeals system, to ensure that if there were outliers or concerns, those could be dealt with.09 Sept 2020HANSARD Awarding of Qualifications: Role of MinistersWe have to recognise that we were dealing with a truly unprecedented situation. I think it is recognised on both sides of the House that we had to make swift decisions in truly…09 Sept 2020