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Parliamentary briefing: Lords Amendment 156 to the Higher Education and Research Bill

Briefing

7 April 2017

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Our briefing for MPs ahead of the Higher Education and Research Bill returning to the House of Commons for the consideration of Lords amendments, focusing on Lords Amendment 156 regarding international students and staff.

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