S.C.H.
Amendment Paper as at
Thursday 12th February 2004
STANDING COMMITTEE H
New Amendments handed in are marked thus *
HIGHER EDUCATION BILL
NOTE
The Amendments have been arranged in accordance with the Order of the Committee [10th February 2004]
Mr Tim Collins
Chris Grayling
Mr Mark Francois
130
Clause 12, page 5, line 15, after 'institution', insert 'except in the case of a nursing student where the complaint is in relation to a nursing placement'.
Mr Phil Willis
Mr David Rendel
52
Clause 12, page 5, line 19, at end insert '; or
| (c) | as a member of staff or former member of staff at that institution'. |
Mr Simon Thomas
209
Clause 12, page 5, line 19, at end insert—
| '(c) | who is applying to become a student at that institution.'. |
Mr Tim Collins
Chris Grayling
Mr Mark Francois
Mrs Anne Campbell
184
Clause 12, page 5, line 21, at end add—
'(3) For the purposes of this section matters of academic judgement will not include reasonable adjustments to the assessment process to meet the access needs of disabled students.'.
Mr Simon Thomas
210
Clause 12, page 5, line 21, at end add—
'(3) In this Part "complaint" means an expression of dissatisfaction with services provided or actions taken.'.
Mr Tim Collins
Chris Grayling
Mr Mark Francois
250
Clause 12, page 5, line 21, at end insert—
'(3) A complaint which falls within subsection (1) is not a qualifying complaint to the extent that it relates to the management of teaching where the complainant is a postgraduate student who also undertakes teaching on behalf of the qualifying institution.'.
Mr Phil Willis
Mr David Rendel
151
Clause 13, page 5, line 23, leave out 'body corporate' and insert 'person'.
Mr Tim Collins
Chris Grayling
Mr Mark Francois
32
Clause 13, page 5, line 24, leave out 'corporate'.
Mr Tim Collins
Chris Grayling
Mr Mark Francois
33
Clause 13, page 5, line 26, leave out subsection (2).
Mr Tim Collins
Chris Grayling
Mr Mark Francois
34
Clause 13, page 5, line 28, leave out 'or the Assembly'.
Mr Phil Willis
Mr David Rendel
174
Clause 13, page 5, line 28, after 'a', insert 'person or'.
Mr Tim Collins
Chris Grayling
Mr Mark Francois
35
Clause 13, page 5, line 29, leave out 'or the Assembly'.
Mr Phil Willis
Mr David Rendel
175
Clause 13, page 5, line 29, after second 'the', insert 'person or'.
Mr Phil Willis
Mr David Rendel
176
Clause 13, page 5, line 37, after 'a', insert 'person or'.
Mr Tim Collins
Chris Grayling
Mr Mark Francois
36
Clause 13, page 5, line 37, leave out 'or the Assembly'.
Mr Phil Willis
Mr David Rendel
177
Clause 13, page 5, line 39, after first 'the', insert 'person or'.
Mr Tim Collins
Chris Grayling
Mr Mark Francois
37
Clause 13, page 5, line 40, leave out 'or the Assembly'.
Mr Phil Willis
Mr David Rendel
178
Clause 13, page 5, line 43, after 'a', insert 'person or'.
Mr Phil Willis
Mr David Rendel
179
Clause 13, page 5, line 45, after 'the', insert 'person or'.
Mr Phil Willis
Mr David Rendel
180
Clause 13, page 6, line 2, after 'the', insert 'person or'.
Mr Phil Willis
Mr David Rendel
155
Schedule 1, page 24, line 8, leave out 'body corporate' and insert 'person'.
Mr Tim Collins
Chris Grayling
Mr Mark Francois
133
Schedule 1, page 24, line 8, leave out 'corporate'.
Mr Phil Willis
Mr David Rendel
156
Schedule 1, page 24, line 9, at end insert 'and is appointed Higher Education Ombudsman'.
Mr Phil Willis
Mr David Rendel
157
Schedule 1, page 24, line 11, leave out 'body corporate' and insert 'person'.
Mr Tim Collins
Chris Grayling
Mr Mark Francois
134
Schedule 1, page 24, line 11, leave out 'corporate'.
Mr Tim Collins
Chris Grayling
Mr Mark Francois
131
Schedule 2, page 25, line 25, leave out 'and'.
Mr Tim Collins
Chris Grayling
Mr Mark Francois
132
Schedule 2, page 25, line 26, at end insert 'and
| (c) | in the case of a complaint referring specifically to an area of specialist teaching, has the requisite qualification to judge the issues involved.'. |
Mr Phil Willis
Mr David Rendel
158
Schedule 2, page 25, line 26, at end insert—
'(2) It is part of Condition C that the scheme provides that at the time of referral of a qualifying complaint reasonable consideration shall be given to any objections raised by either of the parties with reference to the independence or suitability of an individual.'.
Mr Phil Willis
Mr David Rendel
159
Schedule 2, page 25, line 31, leave out 'as soon as reasonably practicable' and insert 'in accordance with procedures and a timetable specified by the scheme.'.
Mr Phil Willis
Mr David Rendel
160
Schedule 2, page 25, line 39, after 'may', insert 'require or'.
Mr Graham Allen
146
Schedule 2, page 25, line 39, leave out 'recommend' and insert 'require'.
Mr Graham Allen
147
Schedule 2, page 25, line 41, leave out 'recommendation' and insert 'requirements'.
Mr Phil Willis
Mr David Rendel
161
Schedule 2, page 25, line 41, leave out 'recommendation' and insert 'decision'.
Mr Tim Collins
Chris Grayling
Mr Mark Francois
141
Schedule 2, page 25, line 44, leave out sub-sub-paragraph (b).
Mr Tim Collins
Chris Grayling
Mr Mark Francois
136
Schedule 2, page 26, line 10, at end insert 'non-refundable'.
Mr Tim Collins
Chris Grayling
Mr Mark Francois
139
Schedule 2, page 26, line 17, leave out paragraph 10.
Mr Tim Collins
Chris Grayling
Mr Mark Francois
140
Schedule 2, page 26, line 39, leave out second 'a' and insert 'an affirmative'.
Mr Graham Allen
186
Clause 14, page 6, line 8, at end add 'and shall take all steps which are reasonably practicable to ensure that a person with a qualifying complaint is given an effective remedy within the meaning of the Human Rights Act 1998 and is dealt with under the rules of natural justice.'.
Mr Tim Collins
Chris Grayling
Mr Mark Francois
135
Schedule 3, page 27, line 8, at end insert—
'(2) The scheme must also set out clear timeframes for the submission, handling and resolution of complaints.'.
Mr Tim Collins
Chris Grayling
Mr Mark Francois
137
Schedule 3, page 27, line 11, at end insert 'but the method of publication must include making details of the scheme available on the Internet'.
Mr Tim Collins
Chris Grayling
Mr Mark Francois
138
Schedule 3, page 27, line 25, at end insert 'and shall send a copy of such a report to the Library of the House of Commons'.
Mr Phil Willis
Mr David Rendel
152
Clause 15, page 6, line 10, at end insert 'participate in, and'.
Mr Phil Willis
Mr David Rendel
153
Clause 15, page 6, line 15, after second 'to', insert—
Mr Phil Willis
Mr David Rendel
154
Clause 15, page 6, line 16, at end add—
| '(b) | pay sums specified in the decision of a reviewer, in accordance with Condition E in paragraph 6 of Schedule 2, and |
| (c) | notify the designated operator within a reasonable time whether or not, and to what extent, a requirement or recommendation contained in a decision of a reviewer has been complied with'.'. |
