Question to the Department for Education:

What assessment he has made of the effect of the end of the transition period on (a) further and (b) higher education.

The department has considered all aspects of how exiting the EU might affect further and higher education. This included consideration of participation in EU-funded programmes, future arrangements for migration and for access to student finance support. We have been committed to ensuring the country is prepared for every eventuality.

My officials also regularly engage with sector stakeholders on a range of issues, including EU exit and the transition period.