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Overseas Students

Lords · Question HL7776 · Tabled 21 May 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 3 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Rennard

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to consult higher education institutions on the 6 per cent levy on foreign students' tuition fees, proposed in Restoring control over the immigration system, published on 12 May.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 3 Jun 2025

The immigration white paper sets out a series of measures that will achieve a reduction in net migration, while maintaining the UK’s globally competitive offer to international students and making a significant contribution to growth by boosting our skill...