Question to the Department for Education:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the result of the referendum on the UK's membership of the EU, how they plan to ensure that UK universities are still attractive institutions to study at for students from the EU.

The UK has a long established system that supports, and therefore attracts, the brightest minds, at all stages of their careers. We fund excellent research wherever it is found, and ensure there is the freedom to tackle important scientific questions. The UK remains a member of the EU until our withdrawal is completed. There is no immediate effect on UK universities and their students and staff from EU countries. EU students currently eligible to receive funding from the Student Loans Company will continue to do so for courses they are currently enrolled on, or about to start this Autumn. The Higher Education and Research Bill reforms in England will enhance the reputation of our world-class HE system and drive up innovation, diversity, quality and capacity, ensuring we remain attractive internationally.