1-20 of 443 results for askedby:"Lord Bilston"
Librarians' tools
- Search time
- 0.419 seconds
- Solr query time
- 0.004 seconds
- Search query
- askedby:"Lord Bilston"
- We searched for
- tablingMember_ses:304099 OR askingMember_ses:304099
Type
House
Session
Year
Department
More
Member
More
Primary member
Answering member
More
Legislative stage
Legislation
Subject
More
Publisher
My Lords, will the Minister confirm that the coalition Government are currently planning to convert academies and to move them from the public sector to the private sector? If that is the case, will the Minister confirm—it is certainly our opinion—that that would be entirely the wrong policy?
My Lords, will the Minister confirm that the coalition Government are currently planning to convert academies and to move them from the public sector to the private sector? If that is the case, will the Minister confirm—it is certainly our opinion—that that would be entirely the wrong policy?
Asked by
Lord Bilston
(Labour)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
14 February 2013
I can confirm that we are not moving these schools into the private sector.
Subjects
Academies
Date
14 February 2013
Reference
743 c772
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to mark the 150th anniversary of the Club and Institute Union.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to mark the 150th anniversary of the Club and Institute Union.
Asked by
Lord Bilston
(Labour)
Answered by
Baroness Hanham
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Answered on
10 July 2012
My Lords, the Government would, first of all, like to congratulate the Club and Institute Union on reaching its 150th anniversary. The Government themselves have no plans to commemorate this anniversary since these are private institutions. However, we are aware that the All-Party Group for Non-Profit Making Members’ Clubs, of which I believe the noble Lord is the secretary, has organised a commemorative event in Parliament on 11 July—tomorrow.
Subjects
Anniversaries; Club and Institute Union
Date
10 July 2012
Reference
738 cc1021-3
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I thank the Minister for that very positive reply. My heart fills with pride in appreciation of the vital and outstanding service that the Club and Institute Union has contributed to the cultural, social, educational and creative life of working class communities throughout the length and breadth of Great Britain over these past 150 years, which we are joyfully celebrating this week. Will the Minister kindly draw the attention of all government departments to the present burdens borne by the CIU—and not just the CIU, but also by Conservative, Labour, Liberal and British Legion clubs and many others—through years of pernicious legislation, and offer them some respite in these very harsh and difficult economic and social times?
My Lords, I thank the Minister for that very positive reply. My heart fills with pride in appreciation of the vital and outstanding service that the Club and Institute Union has contributed to the cultural, social, educational and creative life of working class communities throughout the length and breadth of Great Britain over these past 150 years, which we are joyfully celebrating this week. Will the Minister kindly draw the attention of all government departments to the present burdens borne by the CIU—and not just the CIU, but also by Conservative, Labour, Liberal and British Legion clubs and many others—through years of pernicious legislation, and offer them some respite in these very harsh and difficult economic and social times?
Asked by
Lord Bilston
(Labour)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
10 July 2012
My Lords, I am very aware of the traditional nature of the clubs involved—the work they have done for so long, the people they represent, those to whom they give a good time and those whom they support. I will of course draw the attention of other departments to the nature of these organisations as requested by the noble Lord.
Subjects
Anniversaries; Club and Institute Union
Date
10 July 2012
Reference
738 c1022
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the announcement by the King of Bahrain that an independent commission will be formed, in conjunction with the United Nations, which will inquire into the unrest in Bahrain in February and March 2011 and make recommendations for restoring harmony and...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the announcement by the King of Bahrain that an independent commission will be formed, in conjunction with the United Nations, which will inquire into the unrest in Bahrain in February and March 2011 and make recommendations for restoring harmony and...
Asked by
Lord Bilston
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Howell of Guildford
(Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
18 July 2011
As my honourable friend the Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Alistair Burt, said on 30 June, the UK Government welcome the establishment by His Majesty the King of an independent commission, composed of international figures, to look into the events of recent months and into allegations of abuses of human rights. It is our hope that this promising and significant step will lead to concrete progress in addressing the recent serious concerns about the human rights situation in Bahrain. We also hope these developments will be complemented by all sides participating in a successful and peaceful commencement of the national dialogue.
Subjects
Demonstrations; Human rights; Politics and government; Bahrain
Date
18 July 2011
Reference
10765; 729 c226WA
House
House of Lords
How long will the people of Gibraltar have to tolerate the harassment and intimidation of the Spanish authorities? We should bear in mind that the Government of Gibraltar do not consider that physical confrontation or gunboat diplomacy is the proper or sensible way forward. Can the Minister explain to the House why it took almost an hour for the gunboat HMS ““Scimitar”” to be deployed to deal with this incident that really was unlawful, provocative and unnecessary by the Spanish navy?
How long will the people of Gibraltar have to tolerate the harassment and intimidation of the Spanish authorities? We should bear in mind that the Government of Gibraltar do not consider that physical confrontation or gunboat diplomacy is the proper or sensible way forward. Can the Minister explain to the House why it took almost an hour for the gunboat HMS ““Scimitar”” to be deployed to deal with this incident that really was unlawful, provocative and unnecessary by the Spanish navy?
Asked by
Lord Bilston
(Labour)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
14 June 2011
Those are very understandable questions. I will answer the second one first. The response was fairly swift. We have to balance our diplomatic and our military response and we have to live with the reality that while in many fields Spain is our close ally around the world and helping us, on this issue we have our differences. It is a question of balance. As to the longer-term situation, our hope and our intention are rooted in the Cordoba Agreement, the trilateral forum of dialogue, which was set up very successfully under the previous Government. I emphasise that it involves not just Britain and Spain, but Britain, Gibraltar and Spain—it is trilateral. If we can keep that process going, it must be the way forward to end these incursions which, I agree, do create a sense of irritation and seem unnecessary.
Subjects
Deployment; Gibraltar; Territorial waters; Warships; Spain
Date
14 June 2011
Reference
728 c656
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the Government of Spain regarding the action of the Spanish navy corvette ““Atalaya”” in British Gibraltar territorial waters on 3 May.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the Government of Spain regarding the action of the Spanish navy corvette ““Atalaya”” in British Gibraltar territorial waters on 3 May.
Asked by
Lord Bilston
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Howell of Guildford
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
14 June 2011
Answered on
14 June 2011
My Lords, our embassy in Madrid made representations to the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Defence while the ““Atalaya”” incident on 3 May was ongoing, which we believe contributed to the speedy and peaceful resolution of the incident, along with the local Royal Navy response. Our ambassador in Madrid then followed up in person with the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 6 May 2011. The embassy in Madrid dispatched an official written complaint to the ministry on 9 May. The Minister for Europe, my right honourable friend Mr Lidington, also raised it with the Spanish Foreign Minister in the margins of the Council of Europe meeting on 10 and 11 May.
Subjects
Deployment; Gibraltar; Territorial waters; Warships; Spain
Date
14 June 2011
Reference
728 c655-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will publish the equality impact assessment of their proposed new approach to English for speakers of other languages.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will publish the equality impact assessment of their proposed new approach to English for speakers of other languages.
Asked by
Lord Bilston
(Labour)
Answered by
Baroness Wilcox
(Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
6 April 2011
The equality impact assessment published alongside Skills for Sustainable Growth (November 2010) found that, at the aggregate level, there are unlikely to be disproportionate impacts on protected groups. A separate assessment of how the changes to skills funding may affect English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) learners is currently being carried out by my department, and I expect to be able to publish the assessment in due course.
Since the publication of Skills for Sustainable Growth, a large number of organisations and individuals have made representations to my department about the impact of our proposals for ESOL. They have included correspondence from learners and their representatives and principals of further education colleges. I also hold regular meetings with the Association of Colleges, the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education and trades unions representing the further education sector, including University and College Union. The topics that we have discussed include ESOL. I have also recently met the Refugee Council.
All of the views and supporting information offered by these groups have been collated and are being taken into consideration as part of the ESOL impact assessment.
Subjects
Adult education; Equality; Finance; English language; Impact assessments
Date
6 April 2011
Reference
8223; 726 c386-7WA
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to consult groups including the Association of Colleges, College principals, the Refugee Council, the University and College Union, and the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education on their proposed new approach to English for speakers of other languages.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to consult groups including the Association of Colleges, College principals, the Refugee Council, the University and College Union, and the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education on their proposed new approach to English for speakers of other languages.
Asked by
Lord Bilston
(Labour)
Answered by
Baroness Wilcox
(Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
6 April 2011
The equality impact assessment published alongside Skills for Sustainable Growth (November 2010) found that, at the aggregate level, there are unlikely to be disproportionate impacts on protected groups. A separate assessment of how the changes to skills funding may affect English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) learners is currently being carried out by my department, and I expect to be able to publish the assessment in due course.
Since the publication of Skills for Sustainable Growth, a large number of organisations and individuals have made representations to my department about the impact of our proposals for ESOL. They have included correspondence from learners and their representatives and principals of further education colleges. I also hold regular meetings with the Association of Colleges, the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education and trades unions representing the further education sector, including University and College Union. The topics that we have discussed include ESOL. I have also recently met the Refugee Council.
All of the views and supporting information offered by these groups have been collated and are being taken into consideration as part of the ESOL impact assessment.
Subjects
Adult education; Finance; English language
Date
6 April 2011
Reference
8224; 726 c386-7WA
House
House of Lords
I thank my noble friend for that positive reply. I should point out that the West Midlands Manufacturing Advisory Service has indeed been a great success in the Midlands for manufacturing since its inception in 2002. Will my noble friend assure this House that a Labour Government will continue to support manufacturing in the West Midlands and the West Midlands Manufacturing Advisory Service, together with Advantage West Midlands, which is doing such a fine job for our region?
I thank my noble friend for that positive reply. I should point out that the West Midlands Manufacturing Advisory Service has indeed been a great success in the Midlands for manufacturing since its inception in 2002. Will my noble friend assure this House that a Labour Government will continue to support manufacturing in the West Midlands and the West Midlands Manufacturing Advisory Service, together with Advantage West Midlands, which is doing such a fine job for our region?
Asked by
Lord Bilston
(Labour)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
9 March 2010
Some people seem to doubt spontaneity. I thank my noble friend for that question. I assure him that the West Midlands Manufacturing Advisory Service is a good example of the very practical and effective support that is available to manufacturers through manufacturing advisory services across the country. In the past financial year, they have helped more than 8,000 manufacturers to achieve an added value of £120 million. As we know, support to manufacturers is vital if the UK is to rebalance the economy. We have directly invested a further £8 million in the Manufacturing Advisory Service, and nearly £1 million of vital investment for the West Midlands as part of the Strategic Investment Fund, to carry on the good work and to support opportunities in low-carbon and advanced manufacturing where the UK has capability and there is the potential for significant growth.
Subjects
Manufacturing industries; West Midlands; Manufacturing Advisory Service
Date
9 March 2010
Reference
718 c129
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how much assistance the West Midlands Manufacturing Advisory Service has offered manufacturing businesses in that region; and what benefits have accrued to the businesses they support.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how much assistance the West Midlands Manufacturing Advisory Service has offered manufacturing businesses in that region; and what benefits have accrued to the businesses they support.
Asked by
Lord Bilston
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Young of Norwood Green
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
9 March 2010
Answered on
9 March 2010
My Lords, expenditure on the manufacturing service in the West Midlands since the start of the current contract in April 2007 has been £12.5 million up to December 2009. This has provided more than 240,000 manufacturing reviews with companies and nearly 1,600 consultancy-supported projects. The businesses that are assisted by the Manufacturing Advisory Service in the West Midlands have reported total benefits of £105 million, and additional sales turnover of £156 million.
Subjects
Manufacturing industries; West Midlands; Manufacturing Advisory Service
Date
9 March 2010
Reference
718 c129
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, my noble friend has already acknowledged the very important role played by markets in our towns and cities throughout Britain. In autumn of this year, the All-Party Group on Markets will launch the first ever national markets framework document, incorporating the markets’ knowledge-based databank. That will be invaluable to Government and to local councils in making policy decisions on markets for many years ahead. Will my noble friend agree to meet the group and all the partners who are working to complete this very important document to talk about the document when it is published in the autumn?
My Lords, my noble friend has already acknowledged the very important role played by markets in our towns and cities throughout Britain. In autumn of this year, the All-Party Group on Markets will launch the first ever national markets framework document, incorporating the markets’ knowledge-based databank. That will be invaluable to Government and to local councils in making policy decisions on markets for many years ahead. Will my noble friend agree to meet the group and all the partners who are working to complete this very important document to talk about the document when it is published in the autumn?
Asked by
Lord Bilston
(Labour)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
26 March 2009
Yes, my Lords, I will.
Subjects
Local government; Markets
Date
26 March 2009
Reference
709 c757-8
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I thank my noble friend for that reply. The Government should be congratulated on this wonderful scheme, whose introduction a few months ago was welcomed on all sides of the House. Betwixt the LSC and the private company operating the scheme, something has gone sadly amiss, which has caused considerable financial difficulties for colleges, and particularly for students. Will my noble friend assure the House that the Government will ensure that the LSC fully compensates colleges for any outlay they have made on behalf of their students?
My Lords, I thank my noble friend for that reply. The Government should be congratulated on this wonderful scheme, whose introduction a few months ago was welcomed on all sides of the House. Betwixt the LSC and the private company operating the scheme, something has gone sadly amiss, which has caused considerable financial difficulties for colleges, and particularly for students. Will my noble friend assure the House that the Government will ensure that the LSC fully compensates colleges for any outlay they have made on behalf of their students?
Asked by
Lord Bilston
(Labour)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
28 October 2008
My Lords, I thank my noble friend for that question. I can reassure him that colleges have additional funds from the Discretionary Learner Support Fund which, at their discretion, they can make available to students in hardship. They are using the fund to provide interim payments to students in real need who are waiting for their education maintenance allowance. While the expectation is that learners will repay the fund once they receive their backdated EMA, this cannot be guaranteed. My department has therefore agreed with the LSC that if colleges or councils have concerns about this, or if they have insufficient funds to provide the support necessary to cover the needs of learners in hardship, they should contact the LSC immediately to access sufficient funds.
Subjects
Finance; Further education; Education maintenance allowance; Payments; Students
Date
28 October 2008
Reference
704 c1472
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
When they expect all further education students to receive their education maintenance allowance.
When they expect all further education students to receive their education maintenance allowance.
Asked by
Lord Bilston
(Labour)
Answered by
Baroness Morgan of Drefelin
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
28 October 2008
Answered on
28 October 2008
My Lords, EMA is targeted on young people from lower income households, so not all learners receive it. It has been shown to have a positive impact on both participation and attainment. Applications are ongoing throughout the year. However, there have been some regrettable delays, which the Learning and Skills Council is seeking to resolve with its contractor.
Subjects
Education maintenance allowance; Payments
Date
28 October 2008
Reference
704 c1472
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, education maintenance allowances have been a real success story for our Government, and half a million students are in receipt of the grant. I know that many students are extremely grateful for that contribution. The administration of the scheme is also hugely successful, and that has contributed greatly to its success. Will my noble friend confirm that the scheme, which is so successful, will be rolled out and kept alive even after post-16 education and training become compulsory in 2015?
My Lords, education maintenance allowances have been a real success story for our Government, and half a million students are in receipt of the grant. I know that many students are extremely grateful for that contribution. The administration of the scheme is also hugely successful, and that has contributed greatly to its success. Will my noble friend confirm that the scheme, which is so successful, will be rolled out and kept alive even after post-16 education and training become compulsory in 2015?
Asked by
Lord Bilston
(Labour)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
29 April 2008
My Lords, I entirely agree with my noble friend. The introduction of education maintenance allowances is one of the great educational and social successes of this Labour Government, and we can take pride in that. The numbers continue to increase. As my noble friend said, 540,000 students are in receipt of education maintenance allowances—an increase on 430,000 only two years ago. I can confirm that when the education participation age rises to 17 in 2013 and to 18 in 2015, we will sustain education maintenance allowances.
Subjects
Education maintenance allowance; Marketing; Take-up
Date
29 April 2008
Reference
701 c124
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I thank my noble friend for that reply. Does he agree that fair trade and trade justice are still the great hope of civilisation for the millions of people in impoverished countries who are seeking through such practices to bring themselves out of poverty and, by obtaining a fair price for their products and services, to challenge rich and prosperous countries to assist them? Will he use his good offices to encourage all government departments to embrace fair trade initiatives and practices and to mount an international campaign for fair trade by championing positive procurement policies to assist in this vital and majestic cause?
My Lords, I thank my noble friend for that reply. Does he agree that fair trade and trade justice are still the great hope of civilisation for the millions of people in impoverished countries who are seeking through such practices to bring themselves out of poverty and, by obtaining a fair price for their products and services, to challenge rich and prosperous countries to assist them? Will he use his good offices to encourage all government departments to embrace fair trade initiatives and practices and to mount an international campaign for fair trade by championing positive procurement policies to assist in this vital and majestic cause?
Asked by
Lord Bilston
(Labour)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
8 May 2007
My Lords, first, I pay tribute to my noble friend’s work in this area to ensure that a range of fair trade products are available in the Houses of Parliament, including your Lordships’ House. I also thank him for his work in international development. I certainly agree with his sentiments about supporting people in developing countries. As he will know, between 2002 and 2007, DfID has given more than£1 million of support to the Fairtrade Foundation, and the UK is in the lead in the fair trade movement. It is very welcome that, between 2005 and 2006, UK fair trade sales increased by about 50 per cent with sales now estimated at about £300 million. That is benefiting 368 producer groups from Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia who are selling to the UK market. We would like to see that success replicated across the globe.
Subjects
Government departments; Festivals and special occasions; Procurement; Fairtrade initiative
Date
8 May 2007
Reference
691 c1267
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
What plans they have to recognise and celebrate World Fair Trade Day on 12 May.
What plans they have to recognise and celebrate World Fair Trade Day on 12 May.
Asked by
Lord Bilston
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Truscott
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
8 May 2007
Answered on
8 May 2007
My Lords, the UK Government support the aims of the fair trade movement and recognise the enormous difference that fair trade can make to disadvantaged communities and its contribution to sustainable development. We have not been invited to become involved in World Fair Trade Day. However, the Government would like to congratulate the London Borough of Waltham Forest on recently receiving fair trade status, which is being celebrated at one of the UK events on 12 May.
Subjects
Festivals and special occasions; Fairtrade initiative
Date
8 May 2007
Reference
691 c1266-7
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, the Association of Colleges estimates that 200,000 places will have been lost by 2008. In addition, due to the Government’s requirement that colleges further prioritise courses for 16 to 19 year-olds and courses for adults without basic skills—I welcome that—500,000 places will be lost by 2007–08. My noble friend will also be aware that fees continue to rise, possibly by as much as 60 per cent in the three years from 2004–05 to 2007–08. I wonder, therefore, if the Minister and the Government would take into account the public’s ability to pay the increased fees, recognising the wide disparity in incomes in various parts of the UK. Will the Government consider a variation on the fee assumption for each region based on average wage levels?
My Lords, the Association of Colleges estimates that 200,000 places will have been lost by 2008. In addition, due to the Government’s requirement that colleges further prioritise courses for 16 to 19 year-olds and courses for adults without basic skills—I welcome that—500,000 places will be lost by 2007–08. My noble friend will also be aware that fees continue to rise, possibly by as much as 60 per cent in the three years from 2004–05 to 2007–08. I wonder, therefore, if the Minister and the Government would take into account the public’s ability to pay the increased fees, recognising the wide disparity in incomes in various parts of the UK. Will the Government consider a variation on the fee assumption for each region based on average wage levels?
Asked by
Lord Bilston
(Labour)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
20 April 2006
My Lords, my noble friend is absolutely right: some difficult decisions have had to be made within an overall budget that remains constant, and an FE budget that has risen by 48 per cent in real terms since 1997. We have decided to prioritise three key areas that we think essential for our society and economy: adult basic skills and first level 2 qualifications, which are essential for employability, and we now want to include first level 3 qualifications for those under 25. That results in an increase in fees for those on adult courses not subject to those discounts. However, the average increase for funded courses for the individual or their employer will be from 32.5 to 37.5 per cent, which will increase the average fee per hour from £1.42 to £1.94. While recognising that some difficult decisions must be taken—there is a regional dimension—we are confident that it will be possible to sustain numbers and that this will not lead to a decline in adult education, as some fear.
Subjects
Adult education; Fees and charges; Finance
Date
20 April 2006
Reference
680 c1162
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
How many adult learning places they expect to be available in further education colleges in 2007–08 compared to 2005–06.
How many adult learning places they expect to be available in further education colleges in 2007–08 compared to 2005–06.
Asked by
Lord Bilston
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Adonis
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
20 April 2006
Answered on
20 April 2006
My Lords, in 2007–08 we expect to spend £2.9 billion on adult education. Colleges will provide more free courses to meet national skills priorities, including adult literacy and numeracy courses, level 2 courses and a new free entitlement to a level 3 qualification for young adults. We will provide around 3.5 million funded adult places, a reduction of about 6 per cent compared to 2005–06 but with increased activity at full cost. Overall numbers are expected to remain constant.
Subjects
Adult education; Finance
Date
20 April 2006
Reference
680 c1162
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, does my noble friend recognise that the negative impact mentioned with regard to universities is also very real in the further education sector? In 2002–03, 75,000 overseas students arrived here to take education courses, bringing in £58 million. Since then, in the current year, there has been a 10 per cent to 20 per cent reduction in the number of students, which is obviously having a profound effect on the operation of many further education colleges.
My Lords, does my noble friend recognise that the negative impact mentioned with regard to universities is also very real in the further education sector? In 2002–03, 75,000 overseas students arrived here to take education courses, bringing in £58 million. Since then, in the current year, there has been a 10 per cent to 20 per cent reduction in the number of students, which is obviously having a profound effect on the operation of many further education colleges.
Asked by
Lord Bilston
(Labour)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
17 October 2005
My Lords, I would expect that the implications would spread to further education, not only to higher education. However, I ask your Lordships to consider the basic fact that if this increase had not taken place, students would be asked to pay an average for a course that would still be 99.94 per cent of what they are being asked for now. It is hard to imagine that that is the decisive factor; rather, it is the overall cost of studying in this country.
Subjects
Admissions; Fees and charges; Overseas students; Universities; Visas
Date
17 October 2005
Reference
674 c547-8
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
That this House proposes an annual Senior Citizens Awareness Day in celebration and commemoration of the massive contribution made by ordinary people throughout the 20th century which has resulted in the greatest period of social, industrial, technological and scientific progress in the history of the United Kingdom, together with the highest sacrifice of life in two world wars; and honours and congratulates all those people for their unique contribution to the most rapidly changing period ever witnessed and recognises their sacrifices, endurance and fortitude, together with their indomitable spirit, which transformed and bequeathed to its citizens the bright prospect of a new 21st century.
That this House proposes an annual Senior Citizens Awareness Day in celebration and commemoration of the massive contribution made by ordinary people throughout the 20th century which has resulted in the greatest period of social, industrial, technological and scientific progress in the history of the United Kingdom, together with the...
Primary sponsor
Lord Bilston
(Labour)
Type
Early day motions
Subjects
Festivals and special occasions; Older people
Date
22 March 2005
Reference
990
House
House of Commons