Written questions

Youth Mobility Scheme: EU Countries

Commons · Question 931 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 18 May 2026

Question

Asked by Steve Darling

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he has had discussions with his European Commission counterpart on pathways for British citizens to be employed in the EU for a limited time if they come off the proposed Youth Mobility Scheme and prior

Answer

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds, 18 May 2026

We are negotiating an ambitious youth experience scheme with the EU. This will provide a valuable form of cultural exchange for young Brits to travel, experience other cultures and learn languages, as well as work and study abroad in Member States. We hav...