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“What criteria are used for approving student visas.”

Tabled: 20 October 2026Answered: 26 October 2026

Asked by

Wendy Chamberlain

Liberal Democrat — North East Fife

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for the Home Department

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Stephen Morgan)

I appreciate my hon. Friend’s concern. As she will know, this Government inherited a broken system from the previous Government. We want to make sure that all children with SEND receive the support they need to achieve and thrive. We have announced £740 million of high needs capital funding for next year for additional places, which will support our ambition to improve inclusivity in mainstream schools.