"With much more school work being carried out online and with digital literacy among pupils rising extremely quickly, what protections are the Government putting in place to ensure that online platforms are a safe learning environment for young people?..." Stuart C McDonald - View Speech
"What recent discussions his Department has had with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the effect of official development assistance funding reductions on (a) higher education research and (b) universities...." Stuart C McDonald - View Speech
"Twelve flagship research hubs were supposed to run projects lasting five to 10 years in support of the sustainable development goals. Some of those projects are midway through clinical trials on humans but, thanks to the recent cuts, might not be able to continue, thereby jeopardising both the research and …..." Stuart C McDonald - View Speech
"A really concerning new report from the National Union of Students has found that 69% of student renters are worried about not being able to meet their rental payments. With rent arrears building up, along with tuition fee debt in England, what additional support can be provided, and why …..." Stuart C McDonald - View Speech
"What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on steps to support the further and higher education sectors during the covid-19 outbreak. ..." Stuart C McDonald - View Speech
"The reintroduced graduate work visa could indeed help universities and colleges to attract international students and to recover from covid-19: it is just an appalling reflection on Tory Governments that we have been without such a visa for such a long time. Can the Minister say what discussions she has …..." Stuart C McDonald - View Speech
"Universities are desperately keen to see a proper two-year post-study work visa restored, and it looked as if the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill would be the vehicle for that. If that Bill falls because of tonight’s Prorogation outrage, can the Secretary of State say when and …..." Stuart C McDonald - View Speech
"7. When she last met representatives from Universities UK and Universities Scotland; and what matters were discussed at those meetings. ..." Stuart C McDonald - View Speech