Ihad fascinating a new experience recently: giving evidence to a House of Commons Bill Committee.
In this case, the committee was considering the Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill – which supports the wider government policy of introducing a Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE).
Although the primary purpose of such sessions is to consider the text on the face of the Bill, this committee chose to start with evidence from the sector. Much of the ensuing discussion was focused on the implications for providers who intend to respond positively to the policy, and open up new opportunities to study at higher education level.
We all welcome this bill and the policy it supports, we really do.
