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Tue 16th Oct 2018
University of London Bill [Lords]
Commons Chamber

2nd reading: House of Commons

University of London Bill [Lords]

Debate between John Howell and Karen Buck
2nd reading: House of Commons
Tuesday 16th October 2018

(6 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Karen Buck Portrait Ms Buck
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I very much agree with the hon. Gentleman; that is absolutely at the heart of the Bill.

John Howell Portrait John Howell (Henley) (Con)
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In my role as the Prime Minister’s trade envoy to Nigeria, we are trying to sell educational establishments in such countries. It is very difficult to sell the University of London, because people do not see it as a university; they see the colleges as having university status. Does the hon. Lady think that this will make my life easier?