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Debate on bill and Public Bill Committee proceeding on Thursday, 16 September 2021, in the House of Commons, led by Michelle Donelan. The answering member was Matt Western.


Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill. Committee stage eighth sitting (afternoon).

Amendment 1 to clause 1 agreed to on division (9 to 5). Amendment 33 to clause 1 negatived on division (5 to 9). Clause 1, discussed with Government new clause 1 (Duties of constituent institutions), agreed to as amended. Amendment 34 to clause 2 negatived on division (5 to 8). Clause 2, discussed with new clause 4 (Other student bodies), agreed to as amended.


Secondary information

Type
Committee proceeding
Session
2021-22
Department
Department for Education
Committee
Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill Committee
Legislative stage
Committee stage
Procedure
New clauses
Chamber / Committee
General committees
Related items
Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill 2021-22
Wednesday, 12 May 2021
Bills
House of Commons
Subjects
Higher education Genocide Freedom of expression Universities Research Student unions Academic freedom
Legislation
Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill 2021-22 to 2022-23
Link
View this Committee proceeding on hansard.parliament.uk