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Palestinians: Overseas Students

Asked by Sarah OwenLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 6 August 2025UIN 69081

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he is taking steps to help support Palestinians with student visas to (a) travel to and (b) commence their studies in the UK.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

We are aware of Palestinian students seeking to commence studies in the UK and are considering the request for support.

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