Prime Minister's question asked in the House of Commons, by James Clappison (Conservative). It was answered on Wednesday, 8 January 2014 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

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Q15

Mr James Clappison (Hertsmere) (Con):

In the 13 years before 2010, there was net migration of nearly 4 million people to the UK, mostly to England, and in many cases as a result of work permits issued by the then Government. Will my right hon. Friend give me an assurance that this Government will keep in place their cap on the number of workers from outside the European Union, and encourage employers to give a chance to talented young people here?

Answer

I can give my hon. Friend the assurance he seeks. We should keep the cap on economic migrants from outside the European Union. We should continue with all the action that we are taking to make sure that people who come here do so to work and not

to claim, but I think what we need to do next is recognise that the best immigration policy is to have not only strong border controls but an education approach that educates our young people for jobs in our country and a welfare system that encourages them to take those jobs. There are three sides to the argument: it is about immigration, education and welfare, and the Government have a plan for all three.

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Type: Oral question
Reference: 573 cc301-425
Session: 2013-14
Oral question type: 1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Immigration controls Migrant workers
Link: View this Prime Minister's question on www.publications.parliament.uk

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