INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DAY

Early day motion 686, tabled 16 November 2016 by Stuart McDonald (Scottish National Party). Signed by 37 members.

That this House welcomes International Students Day, 17 November, notes the immense contribution that international students make to UK education, the economy and society; understands that other countries such as Canada, Australia and the US are outpacing the UK in terms of growth in the international education sector through a range of policy measures which make study more attractive to international students; believes that the Government should commit to expanding the international education sector and introduce policies that pursue that ambition; and further believes that internationals students should be excluded from any migration targets.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 23, Labour 7, DUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Liberal Democrat 1.