MP's call for EU scientists working in the UK to be exempted from Brexit immigration controls

The video discusses the impact of Brexit on scientific research in the UK, highlighting concerns about the mobility of scientists, international collaboration, and the need for reassurances for EU nationals. It emphasizes the importance of big research institutions and international teams, and the potential disruption Brexit poses to these elements. The Commons committee calls for early reassurances to EU scientists to maintain the UK's strong position in global scientific endeavors.

What is the main concern of the Commons committee regarding EU scientists in the UK?

• Ensuring they can stay in the UK post-Brexit

• Increasing their salaries

• Providing them with additional funding

• Offering them UK citizenship

How does Brexit potentially threaten scientific research in the UK?

• By reducing the number of research institutions

• By disrupting international collaboration

• By increasing the cost of research

• By limiting access to scientific journals

What are some of the major concerns of scientists regarding Brexit?

• Lack of government support

• Free movement, funding, and collaboration

• Access to scientific journals

• Increased competition from other countries

What reassurance does the committee want to provide to EU nationals?

• That they can continue their research in the UK

• That they will have access to more facilities

• That they will get additional funding

• That they will receive UK citizenship

What is the counterargument to the concerns about Brexit's impact on science?

• Non-EU scientists will stop coming to the UK

• EU scientists will leave the UK

• Non-EU scientists continue to come to the UK

• Research funding will decrease