Oral Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
“What steps her Department is taking to help attract overseas researchers, academics and innovators to the UK.”
Tabled: 9 November 2023Answered: 15 November 2023
Asked by
Layla Moran
Liberal Democrat — Oxford West and Abingdon
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
Answer from Hansard
The Minister of State, Home Department (Dame Angela Eagle)
After 14 years of Conservative chaos, we inherited an asylum system that not only does not work but costs billions of pounds. We are determined to restore order to the asylum system so that it operates swiftly, firmly and fairly. Additional caseworkers will be used to clear the backlog of claims and appeals while properly enforcing the rules and ensuring that those with no right to be here are swiftly removed.