The Minister is very new to his post and there is absolutely no question of reproach here. What he has suggested is acceptable. However, the point made by the noble Earl, Lord Selborne, is an important one. He has identified a particular issue with the clause, and if the Minister could refer to that in his reply, it would perhaps open up an avenue for the matter to be returned to on Report.
Higher Education and Research Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Watson of Invergowrie
(Labour)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 30 January 2017.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on Higher Education and Research Bill.
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