PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Migrant Workers and Overseas Students (15 October 2015)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to attract high-skilled migrants and international students to the UK.

Asked by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat)

Answer

The Government is very clear that the UK is open for business. The UK benefits from immigration, but not uncontrolled immigration. We will continue with the immigration reforms we have pursued since 2010 to reduce net migration and deliver an effective immigration system that works in the national interest. Reducing net migration is compatible with continuing to attract the brightest and best to come here to study and work. We continue to welcome skilled workers filling gaps in our labour market, we have introduced new routes for the exceptionally talented and graduate entrepreneurs, and there is no limit on the number of international students coming to study at our world class universities.


Answered by:
James Brokenshire (Conservative)
26 October 2015

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