Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, with reference to the statement of 7 April 2014, Official Report, columns 1-2WS, on higher education (student support), what new requirements will be put on higher education institutions; and what steps he is taking to ensure those institutions are prepared to fulfil these requirements.

Higher Education Institutions have had specific duties to provide reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act since 2010.

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills is in regular contact with representatives of Higher Education Institutions as part of the preparation of the new guidance on Disabled Students Allowances, which will be available in the autumn.