Student Visas Debate

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Department: Home Office
Thursday 25th May 2023

(1 year, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Murray of Blidworth Portrait Lord Murray of Blidworth (Con)
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Clearly, the purpose of the policy is to bring down net migration.

Earl of Clancarty Portrait The Earl of Clancarty (CB)
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My Lords, can the Minister say when this policy is going to start? Can he promise that it will not affect students who have already had offers or are in the process of applying?

Lord Murray of Blidworth Portrait Lord Murray of Blidworth (Con)
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Certainly—it will start in January 2024.