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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISAS

Early day motion 434, tabled 12 September 2016 by Virendra Sharma (Labour). Signed by 35 members.

That this House notes the important role of international students in the UK higher education sector; further notes that 68,550 international students studied in the UK in 2015; recognises that international students contribute a net value of £2.3 billion a year to the economy, along with a great cultural investment; is concerned about reports of mass deportations of international students; is further concerned that current policy is making the UK a less welcoming place for international students; urges the Government to halt any ongoing programmes of such deportations; and calls on the Government to reassess the criteria by which it grants student visas.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 17, Labour 10, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Conservative 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.