Proceeding contribution from Andrew Smith (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 7 March 2006. It occurred during Urgent question on Immigration (Work Permits).

Immigration (Work Permits)

Can my right hon. Friend say more about the basis and procedure for determining what counts as a skills shortage? In relation to his argument that we ought to be training people in the United Kingdom to fill vacancies, does not that argument apply equally to all areas of skills shortage? Can he therefore give me an assurance that south Asian catering workers—would-be chefs—will be treated no less favourably than anyone else?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 443 c725
Session: 2005-06
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Immigration controls Skilled workers Immigration Work permits Overseas workers
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Immigration (Work Permits)

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