Debates between Greg Smith and Mark Logan during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Greg Smith and Mark Logan
Monday 31st January 2022

(2 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Greg Smith Portrait Greg Smith (Buckingham) (Con)
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5. What steps his Department is taking to protect freedom of speech on university campuses.

Mark Logan Portrait Mark Logan (Bolton North East) (Con)
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15. What steps his Department is taking to protect freedom of speech on university campuses.

Michelle Donelan Portrait The Minister for Higher and Further Education (Michelle Donelan)
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Freedom of speech is a fundamental principle of higher education and this Government will not allow the continued self-censorship of individuals facing negative repercussions for lawfully expressed views, which is why our Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill will strengthen existing freedom of speech duties.