Seema Malhotra, Member of Parliament for Feltham and Heston, has secured the Government’s commitment that they are considering all options for collaboration in education across the EU post-Brexit.
Two amendments tabled by Seema Malhotra to the Brexit Bill called on the Government to stand up for the rights and opportunities of British young people so that they are not left worse off than their European counterparts after Brexit.
This includes the right for under 25s to work, to study at colleges and universities to travel without visas within the EU and to participate in schemes such as the Erasmus scheme - so they don't lose out from the opportunities provided by membership of the EU.
New Clause 167 called on the Government to publish an impact assessment of the effects of Brexit on the rights and opportunities of young people and New Clause 166 would ensure the Government must seek to maintain the current rights and opportunities British young people enjoy as they negotiate Brexit.
In responding to her amendments, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Robin Walker MP, said: “I welcome the intention behind the new clause, but we can do that by coming together to represent the 100%, focusing on the future, getting the right deal for the UK in a new partnership with the EU and working together to deliver the opportunities those young people want.
... The new clause also mentions the importance of Erasmus. The Government recognise the value of international exchange for students and are considering all the options for collaboration in education and training post-Brexit.
