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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Monday, 9 July 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 July 2018. It was answered by Caroline Nokes (Conservative) on Friday, 13 July 2018 on behalf of the Home Office.

Migration: EU Nationals

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether he has asked the Migration Advisory Committee to publish an interim report on the (a) patterns of EU migration and (b) role of migration in the wider economy.

Answer

We will make decisions on the future immigration system based on evidence and engagement, which why on 27 July 2017 we asked the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to advise on the economic and social impacts of the UK’s exit from the EU and also on how the UK’s immigration system should be aligned with a modern industrial strategy.

The MAC is due to provide a final report in September and published an interim report on 27 March which is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/migration-advisory-committee

In parallel with recent Tier 2 changes regarding the limit, we have also commissioned the MAC to undertake a full review of the composition of the Shortage Occupation List. This review will enable the MAC to look at which posts are in national shortage and should be given priority within the Tier 2 cap in future. That review will conclude in Spring 2019.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
161989
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
EU nationals Migration Migration Advisory Committee
Link
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