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Points-based Immigration System

Monday 13 July 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • The introduction of the points-based immigration system is a pledge to the British people.
  • Employers should look to recruit from the domestic workforce first.
  • Employers should offer attractive working conditions to the home-grown population.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Marco Longhi Con Eddisbury
Immigration
Context

The UK government is transitioning from free movement towards a new points-based immigration system, following the passage of related legislation. The debate involves ensuring that employers prioritize domestic workforce training and development.

Question

The introduction of the points-based immigration system is a pledge to the British people. Does my hon. Friend agree that now is also the time for employers to create working conditions attractive to our home-grown population?

Answer from Kevin Foster (Minister of State for Immigration)

I absolutely agree. Under our new points-based immigration system, the UK will continue to be open to the best talent from around the world. But my hon. Friend is right: employers should always be looking to recruit from the domestic workforce first and ensure that they offer terms and conditions, and career development opportunities, that make this possible.

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