§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many students have failed to complete their degrees or been awarded pass or third-class degrees after being accused of plagiarism in each of the last five years. [33561]
§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what steps she is taking to ensure proper appeal structures are in place for students accused of plagiarism in their university coursework. [33562]
§ Mr. ForthThis is a matter for universities and colleges of higher education, which, as independent and autonomous bodies, are responsible for their own academic and administrative affairs, including any arrangements for considering appeals from students about the assessment of their coursework.