British Students Abroad
Commons · Question 117625 · Tabled 3 Mar 2026 · Northern Ireland Office · Official record
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Allister
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the British Council’s Study USA programme in Northern Ireland on career progression, global skills and economic mobility for university students, pa
Answer
Answered by Hilary Benn, 10 Mar 2026
The British Council Study USA initiative is a great programme that has benefited the career development of many students in Northern Ireland over its 30 years. Skills and further/higher education is a devolved matter for the Northern Ireland Department fo...