Devolution (Immigration) (Scotland) Bill 2024-25
Stephen Gethins, MP for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry, has proposed a bill to devolve immigration powers to Scotland. Second reading is scheduled for 25 April 2025.

This House of Commons Library Debate Pack briefing has been prepared in anticipation of the debate entitled "English language teaching for refugees". This debate is sponsored by Dame Caroline Spelman MP and will take place at Westminster Hall on Tuesday 24th October at 4.30pm, lasting for 90 minutes.
English language teaching for refugees (203 KB , PDF)
This Debate Pack contains background information, parliamentary material, as well as press articles, press notices, and reports which Members may find useful in preparation for this debate.
The House of Commons Library has previously published a briefing paper on English for Speakers of Other Lanuages (ESOL) for learners aged 19 and over in England, including current provision and funding, past funding changes, and recent reports. It is entitled “Adult ESOL in England” and was published in February 2017.
English language teaching for refugees (203 KB , PDF)
Stephen Gethins, MP for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry, has proposed a bill to devolve immigration powers to Scotland. Second reading is scheduled for 25 April 2025.
Find out how students are assessed for home or international/overseas status when being charged tuition fees or applying for student support.
The bill would abolish the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education and transfer its functions to the Department for Education.