House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Higher Education Regulation Update
26 July 2024 · Department for Education
Proposed by Bridget Phillipson Lab Houghton and Sunderland South
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government is publishing the independent review report 'Fit for the Future'
- Sir David Behan is appointed as interim chair of the Office for Students
- The commencement of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 is halted to consider its repeal
Issue summary
The statement addresses updates to higher education regulation in the UK, focusing on the publication of a review report and related policy actions.
Action requested
The government is publishing the independent review report 'Fit for the Future' and appointing Sir David Behan as interim chair of the Office for Students. Additionally, the decision has been made to halt further commencement of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 to consider its repeal.
Key facts
- The report 'Fit for the Future: Higher Education Regulation Towards 2035' will be published on Gov.UK.
- Sir David Behan is appointed as interim chair of the Office for Students (OfS).
- Lord Wharton resigned as chair of OfS in early September.
- The process to appoint a permanent chair will conclude next year.