Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Joan Humble (Labour). It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Monday, 25 February 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.
Student Visas
- Question
- What account she takes of the contribution of foreign students to the UK economy in taking decisions on student visas.
- Answer
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Foreign students benefit our country to the tune of almost £8.5 billion a year. Students will be included in the new points system, which will make the system easier to police.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 472 c745
- 188113
- Session
- 2007-08
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Entry clearances Economic situation Overseas students Visas
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Link
- View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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