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EnactedLifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Act 2023

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Proposed amendments

35 amendments across 4 provisions

New clauses & schedules 2

New Clause 1#10006810No decisionNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Review

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc14
Marshalled no.
NC1
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons
New Clause 2#10006811No decisionNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Requirement to publish a revised impact assessment

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc15
Marshalled no.
NC2
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons

Clause 1 19

Amendment 1#10006077No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 5, line 23, at end insert—
“(1IA) The fee limit as determined under paragraphs 1D, 1E and 1I is to be indexed to any future increase in tuition fees”
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5
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23
Draft ref
hoc1
Marshalled no.
1
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment 1#10008463WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 5, at end insert “in consultation with relevant higher education sector stakeholders.”
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hol4
Marshalled no.
1
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 1#10008880WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 10, at end insert—
(1A)For the purposes of this Schedule, one credit corresponds to 10 notional learning hours.”
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hol18
Marshalled no.
1
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 2#10006074No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 3, line 16, at end insert—
“(4A) Regulations made under this paragraph must provide for the default number of credits to be no more than 10 credits.”
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16
Draft ref
hoc2
Marshalled no.
2
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment 2#10006807No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 10, at end insert—
“(1A) One credit means 10 notional learning hours.”
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10
Draft ref
hoc27
Marshalled no.
2
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 2#10008491WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 10, at end insert—
“(1A) For the purposes of this Schedule, one credit corresponds to 10 notional learning hours.”
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10
Draft ref
hol15
Marshalled no.
2
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 3#10006073No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 5, at end insert “in consultation with relevant higher education sector stakeholders.”
Stage
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1
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Draft ref
hoc3
Marshalled no.
3
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment 3#10008490WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 34, at end insert—
“(3A) Regulations may not provide for credits to be differentiated according solely to whether the learning time is spent on in-person learning or on distance learning for the purposes of this Schedule.”
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34
Draft ref
hol8
Marshalled no.
3
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 4#10006080No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 10, at end insert—
“(1A) The definition of credit must follow sector-recognised standards.”
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10
Draft ref
hoc4
Marshalled no.
4
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment 4#10008493Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 34, at end insert—
“(3A) In determining which activity is to be regarded as a “credit-differentiated activity” under subsection (3), the Secretary of State must consult the relevant provider, relevant higher education sector stakeholders, and any other relevant stakeholders.”
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34
Draft ref
hol12
Marshalled no.
4
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 5#10006078No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 34, at end insert—
“(3A) In determining which activity is to be regarded as a “credit-differentiated activity” under subsection (3), the Secretary of State must consult the relevant provider, relevant higher education sector stakeholders, and any other sector stakeholders relevant to the credit-differentiated activity in question.”
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34
Draft ref
hoc5
Marshalled no.
5
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment 5#10008465Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 3, line 16, at end insert—
“(4A) Regulations made under this paragraph must provide for the default number of credits to be no more than 20 credits.”
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Draft ref
hol3
Marshalled no.
5
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 6#10006079No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 3, line 16, at end insert—
“(4A) Regulations made under this paragraph must provide for the default number of credits to be no more than 20 credits.”
Stage
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1
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16
Draft ref
hoc6
Marshalled no.
6
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment 6#10008487Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 5, line 23, at end insert “but different per-credit limits may not be prescribed according solely to whether the learning time is spent on in-person learning or on distance learning”
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1
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23
Draft ref
hol9
Marshalled no.
6
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 6A#10008794Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 5, line 30, at end insert—
“(6A) In paragraph 2(5), at end insert “, which shall be uprated annually in line with inflation”.”
Stage
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1
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Draft ref
hol16
Marshalled no.
6A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 7#10006075No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 5, line 3, at end insert—
“(4) When making regulations under paragraph 1B, 1C or 1F, the Secretary of State must have regard to the additional costs associated with the delivery of the course.”
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Draft ref
hoc7
Marshalled no.
7
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment 8#10006082No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 5, line 3, at end insert—
“(4) When making regulations under paragraph 1B, 1C or 1F, the Secretary of State must have regard to the financial sustainability of providers.”
Stage
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Clause
1
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5
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3
Draft ref
hoc8
Marshalled no.
8
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment 9#10006071No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 4, line 33, after “course” insert “as specified in a standardised transcript.”
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1
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Draft ref
hoc9
Marshalled no.
9
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment 11#10006076No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 3, line 18, at end insert—
“(6) In determining the maximum number of credits for a course year, the Secretary of State must—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

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1
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Draft ref
hoc11
Marshalled no.
11
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Clause 2 9

Amendment 1#10006808No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 2, page 6, leave out lines 17 to 20 and insert—
“(7A) Nothing in subsection (7) requires the Secretary of State to make regulations under subsection (6) to set fee limits for courses which have not been designated by or under regulations made by the Secretary of State in accordance with section 22 of the Teaching and Higher Education Act 1998.”
Stage
Report stage
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Clause
2
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6
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17
Draft ref
hoc26
Marshalled no.
1
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 2
Amendment 2#10008879Not movedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of the provisions in this Act

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
2
Draft ref
hol19
Marshalled no.
2
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 2
Amendment 3#10008983WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
After Clause 2, insert the following Clause—
“Review of the operation of the Act
Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Position
After
Clause
2
Draft ref
hol21
Marshalled no.
3
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 2
Amendment 7#10008464WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
After Clause 2, insert the following Clause—
“Review
Stage
Committee stage
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Clause
2
Draft ref
hol5
Marshalled no.
7
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 2
Amendment 8#10008488Not movedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of the provisions in this Act

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
2
Draft ref
hol13
Marshalled no.
8
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 2
Amendment 9#10008494WithdrawnNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Guidance in relation to the provisions of this Act

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
2
Draft ref
hol14
Marshalled no.
9
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 2
Amendment 10#10006072No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 2, page 6, line 18, after “courses” insert “which are defined as modules under subsection (6A)”
Stage
Committee stage
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Clause
2
Page
6
Line
18
Draft ref
hoc10
Marshalled no.
10
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2
Amendment 10#10008492WithdrawnNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of impact on Lifelong Loan Entitlement rollout

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
2
Draft ref
hol11
Marshalled no.
10
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 2
Amendment 11#10008489Not movedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of impact on Level 3 course provision

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
2
Draft ref
hol10
Marshalled no.
11
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 2

Clause 3 5

Amendment 3#10006814No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 3, page 8, line 38, at end insert—
“(6A) A statutory instrument containing (whether alone or with other provisions) regulations under this Act shall not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”
Stage
Report stage
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3
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38
Draft ref
hoc16
Marshalled no.
3
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 3
Amendment 4#10006812No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 3, page 8, line 36, after “may” insert “until 30 September 2024”
Stage
Report stage
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EditBillBody
Clause
3
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8
Line
36
Draft ref
hoc17
Marshalled no.
4
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 3
Amendment 4#10008795Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 3, page 8, line 33, at end insert—
“(2A) Regulations may not be made under the amendments made by section 1 until the Secretary of State has published a review of the impact of this Act on the progress of the roll-out of the Lifelong Loan Entitlement.”
Stage
Report stage
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Clause
3
Page
8
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33
Draft ref
hol17
Marshalled no.
4
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 3
Amendment 5#10006813No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 3, page 8, line 38, at end insert—
“(6A) Before laying the first regulations under the 2017 Act, the Secretary of State must make a written ministerial statement updating the House of Commons on the progress made in the Lifelong Loan Entitlement roll out and outlining how the regulations will support further policy development.”
Stage
Report stage
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Clause
3
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8
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38
Draft ref
hoc18
Marshalled no.
5
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 3
Amendment 12#10006081No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 3, page 8, line 36, after “may” insert “until 31 January 2024”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
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Clause
3
Page
8
Line
36
Draft ref
hoc12
Marshalled no.
12
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3