Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Vinson (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Keen of Elie (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 May 2016.
Immigration: Public Services
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of net immigration continuing at over 300,000 people per year, and the latest Office for National Statistics projections indicating an increase in the United Kingdom population, including births, of 500,000 per year for the next six years, what plans they have to limit immigration and to build more hospitals, schools, housing and prisons to meet an increase in demand.
- Answer
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My Lords, the Government recognise that mass immigration can increase population pressures. That is why we are seeking to reduce net migration to a sustainable level, from the hundreds of thousands to the tens of thousands. The Government are committed to a significant programme of investment in our public services. Taken together, these steps and future measures will ensure that there is adequate provision.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 771 cc1644-6
- Session
- 2015-16
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Immigration controls Migrants Public sector
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