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Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 23 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 April 2026. It was answered by Josh MacAlister (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Academic Freedom: Complaints

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to their Department’s press release entitled New powers to protect vital free speech at universities, published on 20 April 2026, what role the proposed free speech complaints scheme will play in addressing incidents linked to foreign influence.

Answer

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129593
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Complaints Academic freedom
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk