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Overseas Students

Lords · Question HL7777 · Tabled 21 May 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 3 Jun 2025

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Asked by Lord Rennard

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the consequences for (1) the economies of England and Wales and (2) local economies resulting from the 6-percent levy on foreign students' tuition fees, proposed in Restoring control over t

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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...