On 1 February the Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill had a first reading in the House of Commons and was subsequently published – alongside explanatory notes, policy summary notes, a delegated powers memorandum, and an impact assessment.
To those who noted the plans in the Queen’s Speech it will come as no surprise to learn the government has avoided potential controversy about “low quality courses”, repayment terms, and eligibility requirements – focusing instead on the technicalities of establishing a credit based funding system.
