Written questions

Higher Education: Asylum

Commons · Question 26527 · Tabled 27 Jan 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 4 Feb 2025

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many asylum seekers have begun degree qualifications whilst waiting for leave to remain in the UK.

Answer

Answered by Janet Daby, 4 Feb 2025

The UK has a longstanding and proud tradition of providing a safe haven to those who have no choice but to leave their home country because of endangerment to their lives or to those of their families. Higher education (HE) student support is available to...