Precisely how its provisions will differ is not clear, but a government source said academic freedom mattered more than students not being offended, and there would be a proper complaints process in place.

Other engines from the group of more than 40 could have been tapped in place of disabled ready reserve ones, Crawford and other sources told The Times.

But winds are expected to pick back up, and the warning will be in place again before dawn Wednesday.

The committee acknowledged that several employers, including NHS Trusts and the Co-op, already had policies in place for employees who experienced baby loss.

She added that a £5m package of new short-term safety measures would be put in place by the end of March this year.