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Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:34 pm on 4 February 2020.

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Photo of Bethan Sayed Bethan Sayed Plaid Cymru 1:34, 4 February 2020

Phase 1 of Diamond's reforms, which is the student-facing reforms, are being and have been implemented; but we are talking here about phase 2, in relation to the institutional reforms. I do welcome the uptake in part-time students, and I do reflect on the fact that this is improving in Wales. But I have spoken to some HE institutions that say that, in line with the increase in part-time students, many of them will have more complex needs and they will need more investment from an institutional perspective. So, what are you doing in that regard to ensure that higher education institutions are robust and resilient for the future here in Wales?