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<p>Following the end of free movement, as part of the new single global points immigration
system, EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens, alongside nationals of all other European countries,
are able to benefit from the full range of core T5 (Temporary Worker) routes.</p><p>Whilst
the Hon Member is not clear which of the routes under Tier 5 he is actually referring
to, it might from the wording be the T5 (Temporary Worker) Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS).
This is a cultural exchange programme, allowing young people aged 18 to 30 from participating
countries and territories to experience life in the UK for up to two years. It currently
includes one European Country, San Marino, following a bilateral agreement between
our two nations.</p><p>Each YMS is subject to a bilateral, reciprocal agreement which
also provides benefit to UK nationals. The Home Office will not add nations to the
scheme unilaterally in the absence of such an agreement. We do however, remain open
to concluding further agreements on this reciprocal basis, including with European
countries.</p>
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