Written question asked by Lord Addington (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 24 October 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 November 2016. It was answered by Viscount Younger of Leckie (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 November 2016 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Higher Education: Disability
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what estimate they have made of the number of potential students with disabilities being refused registration at a college without Disabled Student Allowance support because that college is unable to financially support them.
- Answer
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The Equality Act specifically prohibits Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) from refusing to enroll students as a result of their disability. The Department does not hold information on whether HEIs comply with this requirement in particular instances.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL2596
- Session
- 2016-17
- Subjects
- Disability Admissions Finance Higher education Students
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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- 2016-11-08 16:36:17 +0000
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