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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Studying Abroad

Monday 6 December 2021 · 3 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Turing scheme offers financial support for living and travel costs, with nearly half of participants from disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • The Turing scheme aims to provide opportunities across all parts of the UK, including Wales and north Wales.
  • The UK Government has allocated 110 million to the Turing scheme, with over 8 million going to Scottish providers.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 James Davies Con
Education
Context

The question is prompted by an initiative to provide more opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to study or work abroad.

Question

What steps his Department is taking to widen access to opportunities to study abroad. The Turing scheme offers additional financial support including increased grant towards living costs and funding for travel-related costs, with almost half of the participants coming from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Answer from Alex Burghart

The Turing scheme is a UK-wide programme designed to ensure that young people from all parts of the United Kingdom can benefit, including those in Wales and north Wales. The Minister mentions financial support is provided and over 40% of participants are from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Q2 James Davies Con
Scotland Wales
Context

The question follows up on the initial query, focusing specifically on how the Turing scheme is benefiting students in Wales, particularly mentioning Coleg Llandrillo Rhyl planning a trip to France.

Question

Can the Minister give me an update on how the scheme is benefiting those in Wales more widely? The Turing scheme includes Welsh providers and aims to offer opportunities across all parts of the UK.

Answer from Alex Burghart

Absolutely. The Turing scheme is designed to be a UK-wide programme ensuring that young people from all parts can benefit, including Wales. Recent updates show remarkable new opportunities and experiences for participants across the country, with specific mention of Scotland and north Wales.

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Not addressed: The answer does not provide specific details about how Turing is benefiting students in Wales specifically or concrete data on participation rates and impact.

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Q3 Dave Doogan SNP Angus and Perthshire Glens
Education Business & Trade
Context

The question is prompted by a reduction in funding for young learners to study abroad, with Scotland receiving £8.3 million under the Turing scheme compared to £22.6 million under Erasmus+. The reduction has impacted opportunities.

Question

Given that this £14 million reduction will clearly impact opportunities for young learners to study abroad, when will the UK Government seeks to close this gap and properly fund study abroad? The questioner highlights a significant funding disparity between Turing and Erasmus+ schemes.

Answer from Alex Burghart

The UK Government has allocated £110 million to the Turing scheme and over £8 million has already gone to Scottish providers. The Minister mentions meeting students at Glasgow University who were delighted with the opportunities provided by the programme.

Not addressed: Specifically avoided addressing the funding gap or timeline for closing it, instead focusing on existing allocations and student satisfaction.

How: Changed Subject, Focused On Positive Outcomes Without Addressing Funding Disparity

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