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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Storey (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Viscount Younger of Leckie (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 December 2016.


Private Colleges

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have for further regulation of private colleges.

Answer

The Higher Education and Research Bill, which is currently undergoing scrutiny in this House, will introduce a single regulatory system administered by a new body, the Office for Students. This will replace the current fragmented, complex and outdated system and will regulate all higher education providers, including private providers, by the same standards and conditions proportionate to their risk. While the Bill progresses through Parliament, we remain committed to strengthening the current alternative provider system.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
777 cc1658-1660 
Session
2016-17
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Higher education Private sector Regulation
Link
View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk