FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

Early day motion 805, tabled 16 January 2018 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 25 members.

That this House recognises the contributions made by foreign students to the UK’s economy; notes the research carried out by the Higher Education Policy Institute and Kaplan International Pathways showing that international students bring £20 billion to the UK each year; further notes the role played by universities in promoting the UK’s values globally; and calls on the Government to drop overseas students from its immigration targets.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 11, Labour 5, Liberal Democrat 3, Labour/Co-operative 2, Plaid Cymru 2, DUP 1, Independent 1.