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Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Act 2023
Summary
This Act sets a maximum amount that universities in the UK can charge students for degree courses and higher education qualifications. It's designed to make university education more affordable and accessible for people of all ages who want to continue learning.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing rules that limit how much universities can charge for higher education courses. Supporters believe this makes university more affordable for students and helps people from poorer backgrounds access education throughout their lives, not just when they're young.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry that strict fee limits might reduce the money universities need to improve buildings, equipment, and teaching quality. They also argue it could discourage universities from offering new courses or that the government might need to pay more to support higher education instead.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote342 MPs
26% Ayes · 8974% Noes · 253
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading1 Feb 2023
- 2nd reading27 Feb 2023
- Committee stage21 Mar 2023
- Report stage3 May 2023
- 3rd reading3 May 2023
Lords
- 1st reading3 May 2023
- 2nd reading19 Jun 2023
- Committee stage10 Jul 2023
- Report stage5 Sept 2023
- 3rd reading12 Sept 2023
Royal Assent18 Sept 2023
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