Speeches by Perteghella.

“Last week, I joined constituents involved in citizen science projects testing water quality in the River Stour. The findings were deeply concerning: the very high levels of phosphates and nitrates in the water are clear evidence of the ongoing damage to our waterways. Will my hon. Friend join me in commending the impor…”

“It is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Mr Stuart. I commend my hon. Friend the Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden) for leading this important debate. For far too long, management companies have operated in a vacuum of regulation, and communities are paying the price. Residents find themselves locked in…”

“No. In February 2025, the Office for Students announced a new approach to treat students fairly. These proposals include changes to criteria for new higher education providers to enter the Office for Students register. These providers can also access funding. I do not know whether this would make a difference to govern…”

“No. In February 2025, the Office for Students announced a new approach to treat students fairly. These proposals include changes to criteria for new higher education providers to enter the Office for Students register. These providers can also access funding. I do not know whether this would make a difference to govern…”

“Yes, the registration requirements.”

“This question is for Jo. I need to declare that in the past I was a member of UCU. You touched upon the current environment, the workload and the relationship between staff and students. What are the impacts on the working environment of staff in higher education right now?”

“I want to talk about insolvencies. What would happen if a higher education provider went insolvent? If this university is an anchor institution in a rural area, I want you also to think about the ramifications for employees, not just the academic and student body. Could you let us know about the process?”

“I wanted to go back to international students. How are you treating British students who live overseas and then apply to come and study in UK universities? Are they home students, or are they treated as international students?”

“My question is about franchise partnerships. The National Audit Office and Public Accounts Committee have raised concerns about franchising that include profit and surplus being taken by franchised and lead providers, not being spent on better outcomes for students. Also, there have been press allegations of fraud and …”

“Is that for both master’s and PhD students?”

“I need to declare that I worked as a university lecturer for nearly 20 years. I contributed to AHRC-funded research projects and, more recently, UKRI-funded research projects. My question for the panel is about the full economic cost and the cost recovery. The Universities UK 2025 spending review submission said that u…”

“No. In February 2025, the Office for Students announced a new approach to treat students fairly. These proposals include changes to criteria for new higher education providers to enter the Office for Students register. These providers can also access funding. I do not know whether this would make a difference to govern…”

“Yes, the registration requirements.”

“This question is for Jo. I need to declare that in the past I was a member of UCU. You touched upon the current environment, the workload and the relationship between staff and students. What are the impacts on the working environment of staff in higher education right now?”

“I want to talk about insolvencies. What would happen if a higher education provider went insolvent? If this university is an anchor institution in a rural area, I want you also to think about the ramifications for employees, not just the academic and student body. Could you let us know about the process?”

“I wanted to go back to international students. How are you treating British students who live overseas and then apply to come and study in UK universities? Are they home students, or are they treated as international students?”

“My question is about franchise partnerships. The National Audit Office and Public Accounts Committee have raised concerns about franchising that include profit and surplus being taken by franchised and lead providers, not being spent on better outcomes for students. Also, there have been press allegations of fraud and …”

“Is that for both master’s and PhD students?”

“I need to declare that I worked as a university lecturer for nearly 20 years. I contributed to AHRC-funded research projects and, more recently, UKRI-funded research projects. My question for the panel is about the full economic cost and the cost recovery. The Universities UK 2025 spending review submission said that u…”

“Yes, the registration requirements.”