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Written question asked by Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 8 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 September 2025. It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Monday, 22 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Skilled Workers: Scientists

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of changes to immigration laws on the level of recruitment of skilled science professionals from abroad.

Answer

The Government remains committed to attracting the best talent from around the world to the UK.

The Immigration White Paper makes clear the valuable contribution that high-skilled workers make to our science and technology sectors. It also set-out our ambition to increase the number of very high skilled individuals coming here through high-talent routes like the Global Talent and High Potential Individual visas, alongside faster routes for bringing people to the UK who have the right skills and experience to supercharge UK growth in strategic industries.

DSIT is working closely with the Home Office to implement these commitments.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
75794
Session
2024-26
Related items
Restoring Control over the Immigration System
Monday, 12 May 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Recruitment Skilled workers Scientists
Link
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