Agenda and minutes

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The Chair welcomed Committee Members. Apologies were received Angela Burns.

Minister for Education and Skills

Huw Lewis AM, Minister for Education and Skills

Higher Education Wales Bill, as introduced and Explanatory Memorandum

The Committee took evidence from the Member in charge of the Bill, the Minister for Education and Skills, and his officials.

The Minister agreed to provide a note on the following:

• Whether all HEFCW’s functions are included in the revised regulatory framework;

• The costs associated with the Bill at present and in future years;

• An explanation of how the Bill will affect HE providers who offer mainly part-time courses;

• The operating arrangements between under graduate medical schools in North Wales and North West England;

• The delivery of HE and the relationship between HEFCW and QAA. 

Items 4 and 5

The motion was agreed.

CYPE(4) -15–14 – Private Paper 1

The Committee considered the key issues, a draft report would be considered in committee at a forthcoming meeting.

CYPE(4)-15-14 – Private Paper 2

This item will be considered at the meeting next week.

The correspondence was noted.

CYPE(4)-15-14 - Paper to note 3