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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISA CHARGES

Early day motion 281, tabled 2 December 2004 by Anne Campbell (Labour). Signed by 152 members.

That this House notes existing charges for international student visas and the Home Office consultation on the review of charges for immigration applications; further notes that international students contribute five billion pounds a year to the UK economy; believes that international students make an invaluable contribution to student life, education and research at UK universities; further believes that increasing visa charges will place a greater financial burden on international students and hinder the Prime Minister's initiative to attract more international students to the UK; and calls on the Government to grant an exemption from visa charges to international students studying in the UK.

Signatures by party: Labour 91, Liberal Democrat 24, Conservative 14, Labour/Co-operative 10, DUP 4, Scottish National Party 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Independent 1, UUP 1.