Written question asked by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 15 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2003. It was answered by Baroness Hughes of Stretford (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2003 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on how his Department's managed migration policies are attracting immigrants to Scotland.

Answer: Malcolm Bruce: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on how his Department's managed migration policies are attracting immigrants to Scotland. [132982] Beverley Hughes: The Government are responsible for migration to the United Kingdom. Our managed migration policies provide legal routes of entry that will attract migrants to all parts of the UK where this will contribute to our economy and society. The Scottish Executive is complementing these policies by developing the Fresh Talent Initiative to attract migrants to Scotland.

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