Written question asked by Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 6 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Josh MacAlister (Labour) on Friday, 17 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Gaza: Overseas Students
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Education, further to written statement UIN HCWS144, what steps she taking to ensure that students from Gaza due to study in Scotland, are able to enter the UK prior to the earlier academic year start dates in Scotland.
- Answer
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Building on the support delivered in 2025, the government will continue to work with UK universities and devolved governments to identify eligible students from Gaza and, where eligible under immigration rules, their dependants, to facilitate their departure where possible.
The government will shortly publish a policy statement, and then send operational guidance to universities. We recognise that academic term dates vary across the UK. The approach remains under review in light of the evolving situation, and given the complexity of the situation, timescales remain uncertain, and departure cannot be guaranteed.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 16075
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
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- Yes
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Overseas students Gaza Scotland
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- 2026-08-13 08:37:38 +0100
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