Statement on student visas
23 March 2011 (updated on 23 March 2011)
Home Secretary, Theresa May, made a statement to the House of Commons on Tuesday 22 March on reforms to the student visa system.
Shadow Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, responded on behalf of the Opposition to the statement.
Watch and read the statement in full and responses from MPs.
- Video & Audio: Statement on student visas
- Commons Hansard: Statement on student visas
- Topics: Higher education
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