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Richmond upon Thames Liberal Democrats:Covering the constituencies of Twickenham and Richmond Park |
Kramer quizzes Woolas on Entry Clearances for Overseas Students
January 9, 2010 11:17 AM
• [Jan 05] Susan Kramer: TO ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps are being taken to ensure that any changes to Tier 4 of the points-based system do not reduce the attractiveness of the UK as a study destination to foreign students.
Phil Woolas (Minister of State (the North West), Home Office; Oldham East & Saddleworth, Labour): The Prime Minister announced on 12 November 2009 that a review of tier 4, the student tier of the Points Based System, would be conducted by a joint team from the UK Border Agency and the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills. The review team have been asked to assess whether the current tier 4 policy strikes the appropriate balance between facilitating access of genuine students to education in the UK and preventing abuse by economic migrants.
The review is looking at evidence gathered from the early stages of tier 4, which was launched in March this year, to look at the case for or against any policy changes. The review will consider all of the available data and evidence, including the potential effect of any changes on the attractiveness of the UK as a study destination for international students.
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