My honourable friend the Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation (Jo Johnson MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.
I am pleased to announce the publication of analysis of English Votes for English Laws in relation to Government amendments to the Higher Education and Research Bill at Commons Report
The English Votes for English Laws process applies to public bills in the House of Commons. To support the process, the Government has agreed that it will provide information to assist the Speaker in considering whether to certify that Bill or any of its provisions for the purposes of English Votes for English Laws.
The memorandum provides an assessment of tabled Government amendments to the Higher Education and Research Bill, for the purposes of English Votes for English Laws, ahead of Commons Report. The Department’s assessment is that the amendments do not change the territorial application of the Bill.
This analysis reflects the position should all the Government amendments be accepted.
I have deposited a copy in the Library of the House of Commons.