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Wendy Chamberlain Excerpts

Wednesday 21st January 2026 Written Corrections

[Wendy Chamberlain]

Academic Technology Approval Scheme

The following extract is from the Westminster Hall debate on the Academic Technology Approval Scheme on 13 January 2026.

[Wendy Chamberlain]

The University of St Andrews will not make a formal offer without ATAS being completed, and the student cannot apply for their visa without receiving a formal offer from the university.

[Official Report, 13 January 2026; Vol. 778, c. 305WH.]

Written correction submitted by the hon. Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain):

[Wendy Chamberlain]

The University of St Andrews will not issue a confirmation of acceptance to study without ATAS checks being completed, and the student cannot apply for their visa without this.