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Petition 1146 (pdf size 39 KB posted 02.05.2008)
Petition by Jennifer Newman
 
Petition by Jennifer Newman calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to review the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland scheme with the Home Office to allow overseas students on the scheme to stay and work in Scotland for an extended period at the conclusion of their academic studies without the need for a work permit and, as a result, ensure greater benefits for all concerned given the amounts of public funding spent training such individuals.
Number of signatures:  223 Date lodged:  2 May 2008
Summary:

Written Submissions for PE1146  

13 May 2008 :   The Committee agreed to seek responses to the issues raised in this petition from the Scottish Government, Home Office and Scottish Networks International. Link to Official Report 13 May 2008 

 
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