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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3410

Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Act 2023

[As Introduced]
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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.

Presented by Gillian Keegan
supported by Baroness Barran.
✓ Passed into lawPublicLords
Official Ballot · The People's Chamber

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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote342 MPs
26% Ayes · 8974% Noes · 253
The democratic gap

74% , a wide gap

Outcome mismatch, the public would pass this bill, but Parliament rejected it.

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