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Written question asked by Lord Allen of Kensington (Labour) on Monday, 9 January 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 January 2023. It was answered by Lord Murray of Blidworth (Conservative) on Monday, 23 January 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.


Migrant Workers: Skilled Workers

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Murray of Blidworth on 21 December 2022 (HL4133), when they expect the Migration Advisory Committee to restart their review of the Shortage Occupation List; and when they expect the Committee to report.

Answer

The Government is considering its position on the topic of legal migration following the Office for National Statistics’ November publication of net migration estimates and in line with its manifesto commitments to bring overall numbers down. We will be setting out information on the Shortage Occupation List review shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4528
Session
2022-23
Related items
Migrant Workers: Skilled Workers
Wednesday, 21 December 2022
Written questions
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Occupations Migrant workers Vacancies Skilled workers Migration Advisory Committee
Link
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