The Council submits the following Graces to the Regent House. Graces 1 and 2, unless they are withdrawn or a ballot is requested in accordance with the regulations for Graces of the Regent House (Statutes and Ordinances, p. 107), will be deemed to have been approved at 4 p.m. on Friday, 24 June 2011. In accordance with the provisions of Regulation 7 of the regulations for Graces of the Regent House (Statutes and Ordinances, p. 108), the Council has determined that a vote shall be taken by ballot on Grace 3.
1. That the recommendations in paragraph 52 of the Report of the Council, dated 16 May 2011, on the financial position and budget of the University, recommending allocations from the Chest for 2011–12 (Reporter, 2010–11, p. 764) be approved.1
2. That the recommendations in paragraph 29 of the Report of the Council, dated 16 May 2011, seeking authority to submit a planning application for University land at North West Cambridge (Reporter, 2010–11, p. 760) be approved.2
3. That, in the light of sweeping cuts to the HE budget, the trebling of tuition fees, and incoherent access policies, all decided on without adequate consultation, the University shall communicate to HM Government, by June 24, 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter, that it has no confidence in the policies of the Minister of State for Universities and Science, and that this duty be delegated to the Council.3
1See the Council’s Notice on p. 935.
2See the Council’s Notice on p. 935.
3See the Council’s Notice on p. 934.
J. W. NICHOLLS, Registrary
END OF THE OFFICIAL PART OF THE ‘REPORTER’