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Written question asked by Shabana Mahmood (Labour) on Monday, 7 November 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 November 2011. It was answered by Mark Prisk (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 November 2011 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.


Business: Entry Clearances

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills pursuant to the answer of 15 September 2011, Official Report, column 1343W, on business: entry clearances, which business sectors have made representations on the immigration cap.
Answer

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has ongoing contact with business representatives from across all sectors on a range of issues including migration.In addition, the Migration Advisory Committee has recently put out a call for evidence on the review of the Tier 2 limit and associated policies. Representations on the immigration cap have been received from the following sectors: IT, manufacturing, multi-sector global.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
79709; 535 c459-60W
Session
2010-12
Related items
Business: Entry Clearances
Thursday, 15 September 2011
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Subjects
Business Entry clearances
Link
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