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<p>In 2017-18, income from the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) contributed £75 million
to the department’s skills budget.</p><p>While the income raised is not additional
funding for skills, the ISC is helping to maintain the department’s existing skills
budget and existing level of investment in skills in England. As such, it is not possible
to provide a breakdown of how the department’s ISC allocation is spent.</p><p>The
ISC ensures that we can continue to invest in developing the skills that the country
needs and also addresses skills gaps in the workforce. Similarly, it helps to maintain
funding levels for each of the devolved administrations.</p><p>My letter of 17 January
2019 to the chairs of the Education and Home Affairs committees about the ISC, has
been placed in the Libraries of both Houses and is available to view at the following
link: <a href="http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/business-papers/commons/deposited-papers/"
target="_blank">www.parliament.uk/business/publications/business-papers/commons/deposited-papers/</a>.</p><p>An
internal review of the ISC, based on Home Office data, was undertaken in the second
quarter of 2018. We continue to keep this policy under review.</p><p> </p>
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