Higher Education and Research Bill — Committee (1st Day) — 9 Jan 2017 at 17:30
Moved by Lord Stevenson of Balmacara
1: Before Clause 1, insert the following new Clause-“UK universities: functions(1) UK universities are autonomous institutions and must uphold the principles of academic freedom and freedom of speech.(2) UK universities must ensure that they promote freedom of thought and expression, and freedom from discrimination.(3) UK universities must provide an extensive range of high quality academic subjects delivered by excellent teaching, supported by scholarship and research, through courses which enhance the ability of students to learn throughout their lives.(4) UK universities must make a contribution to society through the pursuit, dissemination, and application of knowledge and expertise locally, nationally and internationally; and through partnerships with business, charitable foundations, and other organisations, including other colleges and universities.(5) UK universities must be free to act as critics of government and the conscience of society.”
Ayes 248, Noes 221.
Party Summary
Votes by party, red entries are votes against the majority for that party.
What is Tell? '+1 tell' means that in addition one member of that party was a teller for that division lobby.
What is Turnout? This is measured against the total membership of the party at the time of the vote.| Party | Majority (Content) | Minority (Not-Content) | Turnout |
| Con | 0 | 179 (+2 tell) | 69.3% |
| Crossbench | 29 | 30 | 33.1% |
| DUP | 0 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Green | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Independent Labour | 0 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Independent Ulster Unionist | 0 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Judge | 0 | 3 | 20.0% |
| Lab | 143 (+2 tell) | 1 | 68.5% |
| LDem | 68 | 0 | 66.0% |
| Non-affiliated | 4 | 1 | 15.2% |
| PC | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
| UUP | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Total: | 246 | 219 | 57.7% |
All lords Eligible to Vote - sorted by vote
Includes lords who were absent (or abstained) from this vote.