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There is a range of views on the Committee regarding a Youth Experience Scheme.
Conclusion
There is a range of views on the Committee regarding a Youth Experience Scheme. Whilst there is an understanding that such a scheme would be a way of providing young people on both sides with new opportunities to travel and work, and strengthen cultural and personal ties between the UK and its European partners, the Committee agrees that it must be distinct from free movement of people, be visa-based and only permit stays of 91 limited duration. It should also be subject to adequate safeguards, including limits on overall numbers. We are clear that this must not be a return to free movement and any potential costs must be clearly set out and subject to a final vote in Parliament. We heard from witnesses to our inquiry that establishing such a scheme enjoys widespread support across the country and in the EU. (Conclusion, Paragraph 92)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 21 May 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
Addressee Bodies
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.5 yr
Report published
04 Mar 2026