Oral Question·Northern Ireland Office
“What steps the Government is taking to create jobs and attract investment in Northern Ireland.”
Tabled: 19 October 2021Answered: 27 October 2021
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Education (Bridget Phillipson)
It was Labour that enshrined freedom of expression into law. That is why in January I announced plans to fix the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023, making it robust and workable. Today I signed the commencement regulations to impose stronger free speech duties on higher education providers and the Office for Students from 1 August. We are taking common-sense decisions to fix the foundations of higher education and to deliver change for students.