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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Wendy Chamberlain Excerpts
Monday 6th September 2021

(2 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Gavin Williamson Portrait Gavin Williamson
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We have seen a real revolution in maths over the last 10 years, with maths being the most popular subject to take at A-level. This has been supported not just by changes in the curriculum, in terms of how people are learning maths, but by the introduction of new specialist maths schools that are making sure that young people have the opportunity to excel in mathematics, which is so vital.

Wendy Chamberlain Portrait Wendy Chamberlain (North East Fife) (LD)
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T4. At the University of St Andrews in my constituency, a number of students are unable to start their studies due to difficulties getting visas and visa decisions. Is the Minister for Universities aware of these delays with international students and what conversations are being had with the Home Office accordingly?