HL Deb 14 June 2004 vol 662 c608

(1) There will be a right of appeal against the decision of the Director of Fair Access to Higher Education.

(2) The Appeal and any supporting evidence must be submitted within twelve weeks of notification of the governing body.

(3) The appeal will be heard by a panel of three, appointed by the Secretary of State under Nolan rules.

(4) The decision of the panel, which may be by majority, should be delivered within twelve weeks of the receipt of the appeal."

The noble Lord said: My Lords, I am very grateful for the Minister's response. We look forward to seeing what she brings forward at Third Reading. On that basis I am happy not to move the amendment.

[Amendment No. 52A not moved.]

Clause 36 [Enforcement of plans: Wales]:

Baroness Perry of Southwark moved Amendment No. 53:

Page 16, line 37, leave out "or (c)"

On Question, amendment agreed to.

Clause 38 [Interpretation of Part 3]:

[Amendment No. 54 not moved.]

Clause 40 [Other amendments of section 22 of Teaching and Higher Education Act 1998]:

[Amendment No. 55 not moved.]

Baroness Greengross moved Amendment No. 55A:

After Clause 40, insert the following new clause—