House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Higher Education stabilisation package draft Regulations
02 June 2020 · Department for Education
Proposed by Michelle Donelan Con Chippenham
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- UK government announces measures to stabilise higher education finances during the COVID-19 pandemic through temporary student number controls.
- Draft Regulations will be laid before Parliament to adjust tuition fee limits or loan amounts for institutions exceeding their SNC in 2020/21.
- An additional 10,000 places have been allocated for strategically important subjects, with 5,000 specifically for nursing and allied health courses.
Issue summary
The statement addresses measures announced by the UK government to stabilise higher education finances during the COVID-19 pandemic through temporary student number controls (SNCs).
Action requested
Draft Regulations will be laid before Parliament to reduce tuition fee limits or loan amounts for institutions exceeding their SNC in academic year 2020/21. An additional 10,000 places have been allocated for strategically important subjects, with 5,000 specifically for nursing and allied health courses.
Key facts
- Draft Regulations to be laid before Parliament for approval.
- Tuition fee limits or loan amounts will be reduced if SNCs are exceeded in academic year 2020/21.
- Additional 10,000 places allocated for strategically important subjects, including 5,000 for nursing and allied health courses.