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Overseas Students: Economic Situation

Commons · Question 122815 · Tabled 23 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 1 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Kim Johnson

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the economic impact of reduced international student numbers on regional economies and local communities from 2028/29 onwards.

Answer

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh, 1 Apr 2026

The Higher Education Statistics Agency collects, processes and publishes data about higher education in the UK, including student numbers. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government supports and encourages collaboration between Mayoral Stra...