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HANSARDBrexit: Research FundingI have given the guarantees I can to the extent that I can. However, the Government are absolutely clear that ensuring that the UK is at the forefront of science and technological…11 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Research FundingI can certainly alert the Chancellor to the Question that has been raised, and I am sure that he may wish to read a copy of Hansard . Beyond that, I am not prepared to give any…11 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Research FundingWe have given certain guarantees on Erasmus+, which I have mentioned before, and there are ongoing discussions on what alternatives to it might take shape. The research side will…11 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Research FundingBeyond the guarantees we have given, I can say that there has been a lot of work from the Government to inform and communicate. In January we published a new technical notice…11 Mar 2019HANSARDUniversities: BAME Women in Leadership PositionsIt is a good question from the noble Lord. I asked that very question, about what the definitions are for those universities that are part of the Russell group and for the rest of…07 Mar 2019HANSARDUniversities: BAME Women in Leadership PositionsThe noble Lord is right. It is not so much for HEFCE now, but there should be collaboration between the Office for Students, Universities UK, UCU and other bodies, working…07 Mar 2019HANSARDUniversities: BAME Women in Leadership PositionsThe Question is mainly focused on staff and the workforce. There is more to be done to create a workforce that represents British society today, particularly in universities. It…07 Mar 2019HANSARDUniversities: BAME Women in Leadership PositionsThe noble Lord makes a good point. It is important that, wherever universities are based, they reflect the area they are in and, equally, adopt the policies that the noble Lord…07 Mar 2019HANSARDUniversities: BAME Women in Leadership PositionsI start by applauding the work that the noble Baroness continues to do in this field. I acknowledge that the figures are of concern; that is why, in addition to the October…07 Mar 2019HANSARDUniversities: BAME Women in Leadership PositionsMy Lords, there is a balance. I thank my noble friend for making that point because this House took through autonomy for institutions during the passage of the Higher Education…07 Mar 2019HANSARDUniversities: BAME Women in Leadership PositionsMy Lords, equality and diversity in higher education is a priority for this Government. On 11 October 2018, the Prime Minister set out her expectation that more must be done to…07 Mar 2019HANSARDUniversities: BAME Women in Leadership PositionsI think it is a problem across all universities. There are figures that I could spend ages going into, but it is a problem across all universities and more work needs to be done,…07 Mar 2019HANSARDSchools: Racist IncidentsThe right reverend Prelate is right to raise that point. The DfE has an integrated communities strategy, which I am sure he is aware of. Education has a vital role in promoting…18 Feb 2019HANSARDSchools: Racist IncidentsThe noble Baroness raises an important point. As I said earlier, schools should develop their own approaches to monitor bullying, including racist bullying, and exercise their own…18 Feb 2019HANSARDSchools: Racist IncidentsI echo the thoughts of the noble Baroness and pay my own tribute to the noble Baroness, Lady Lawrence. We have an inaugural Stephen Lawrence Day coming up on 22 April, and I am…18 Feb 2019HANSARDSchools: Racist IncidentsMy Lords, schools are best placed to monitor and tackle racist incidents. We do not mandate that schools record or publish these, but they are required to have a behaviour policy…18 Feb 2019HANSARDSchools: Racist IncidentsRacism of any kind is completely unacceptable and abhorrent in any setting. The Government are fully committed to eradicating it and are taking several actions. The DfE is…18 Feb 2019HANSARDSchools: Racist IncidentsMy noble friend is right. The Government recognise the importance of a representative and diverse teaching workforce, which is vital for both teachers and their pupils. That is…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUniversities: Financial SustainabilityMy noble friend would expect me not to agree with that point, but I think the whole House would agree it is very important that we continue to attract students from overseas—from…11 Feb 2019HANSARDUniversities: Financial SustainabilityI shall first answer the question about the pension scheme. The noble Lord may know that Her Majesty’s Government have a consultation on the teacher pension scheme changes which…11 Feb 2019