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Scientists: Migrant Workers

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Question for Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

UIN 36277, tabled on 6 March 2025

Question

Graham Leadbitter
Scottish National Party
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
Commons

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he has taken to encourage scientists to emigrate to the UK.

Answer

Feryal Clark
Labour
Enfield North
Commons

Answered on

11 March 2025

The UK offers one of the strongest science bases in the world, with world-leading universities and research institutions, with opportunities in growing areas like quantum and AI. The UK’s immigration offer enables talented scientists, researchers and innovators to come here through various fast-track visa routes, such as the Global Talent, High Potential Individual and Skilled Worker visas. Our Global Talent Network aims to grow our science and technology power by attracting top international science talent to pursue opportunities in the UK. The UK's association to Horizon Europe enables international researchers to come to UK research establishments and collaborate across Europe.

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