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Debate on bill and Public Bill Committee proceeding on Wednesday, 22 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 eleventh sitting (morning).

Amendment 36 to clause 7 negatived on division (5 to 7). Amendment 42 to clause 7 negatived on division (6 to 9). Clause 7, discussed with new clause 8 (Guidance on making a complaint), agreed to as amended. Amendment 78 to clause 8 negatived on division (6 to 9). Clause 8, discussed with new clause 7 (Independent Advisory Body to advise the Director and OfS on the operation of the scheme), new clause 9 (Appointment of the Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom) and new clause 11 (Review of the appointment process for the Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom), under consideration.


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
Complaints Appeals Annual reports Advisory bodies Governing bodies Donors Fines Higher education Freedom of expression Public appointments Political parties Political impartiality Universities Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education Academic freedom Office for Students
Legislation
Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill 2021-22 to 2022-23
Link
View this Committee proceeding on hansard.parliament.uk