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Higher Education and Research Act 2017
Summary
This Act reformed how universities and research organizations in England operate and receive funding. It created a new regulator called the Office for Students to oversee universities, changed how research funding works, and gave universities more control over their own affairs while introducing new accountability measures.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing changes to how universities and research are funded and run in the UK. Supporters believe it helps universities compete globally, gives them more freedom to make decisions, and ensures public money for research is spent effectively.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act gives too much power to a new regulator, could lead to higher tuition fees for students, and might harm less profitable subjects like arts and humanities. Some also fear it reduces university independence and could widen inequality in access to higher education.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote493 MPs
57% Ayes · 27943% Noes · 214
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading19 May 2016
- 2nd reading19 Jul 2016
- Committee stage6 Sept 2016
- Report stage21 Nov 2016
- 3rd reading21 Nov 2016
Lords
- 1st reading22 Nov 2016
- 2nd reading6 Dec 2016
- Committee stage9 Jan 2017
- Report stage6 Mar 2017
- 3rd reading4 Apr 2017
Royal Assent27 Apr 2017
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