Asked by: David Drew (Labour (Co-op) - Stroud)
Question to the Home Office:
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.
Answered by Caroline Nokes
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.
Asked by: David Drew (Labour (Co-op) - Stroud)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether his Department offered guidance on any specific recommendations the Migration Advisory Committee may make when it publishes its report on the pattern of EU migration and the role of migration in the wider economy.
Answered by Caroline Nokes
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.
Asked by: David Drew (Labour (Co-op) - Stroud)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the timetable is for the implementation of any recommendations from the Migration Advisory Committee report on the pattern of EU migration and the role of migration in the wider economy.
Answered by Caroline Nokes
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.
Asked by: David Drew (Labour (Co-op) - Stroud)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether he discussed the inclusion of veterinarians working in meat hygiene on the Shortage Occupation List in his last meeting with the Migration Advisory Committee; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Caroline Nokes
On 15 June, the Government announced a temporary change to the Tier 2 (General) cap. This is designed to address particular pressures facing the NHS at the current time but will mean that more spaces will be freed up within the cap for other sponsored high-skilled occupations, including vets. This change came into effect on 6 July and will be kept under review.
In parallel, we have commissioned the independent Migration Advisory Committee (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.
Asked by: David Drew (Labour (Co-op) - Stroud)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the timetable is for the implementation of any recommendations from the Migration Advisory Committee report on the pattern of EU migration and the role of migration in the wider economy.
Answered by Caroline Nokes
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.
Asked by: David Drew (Labour (Co-op) - Stroud)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether his Department offered guidance on any specific recommendations the Migration Advisory Committee may make when it publishes its report on the pattern of EU migration and the role of migration in the wider economy.
Answered by Caroline Nokes
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.
Asked by: David Drew (Labour (Co-op) - Stroud)
Question to the Home Office:
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.
Answered by Caroline Nokes
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.
Asked by: David Drew (Labour (Co-op) - Stroud)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent progress has been made on the Khartoum process in relation to human trafficking in the Mediterranean.
Answered by Caroline Nokes
The Khartoum Process has made good progress to address people smuggling and human trafficking in the Horn of Africa. The UK chaired two thematic meetings in 2016 and 2017 and Egypt hosted a trilateral meeting (Khartoum/Rabat Processes and Horn of Africa Initiative) in November 2017 to understand progress to date; ongoing challenges and the solutions needed for a joined-up and concerted response. The Khartoum Process has approved 147 programmes under its Better Migration Management (BMM) programme in this area and it also continues to implement the Regional Operation Centre of Khartoum (ROCK) which aims to improve cooperation and information sharing between law enforcement agencies to effectively disrupt the people smuggling and trafficking rings exploiting migrants. The 2018 Italian Chairmanship will build upon these efforts with further thematic and training workshops alongside a review of thematic conclusions to ensure tangible future delivery.
Asked by: David Drew (Labour (Co-op) - Stroud)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent progress has been made on the Khartoum process in relation to human trafficking in the Mediterranean.
Answered by Caroline Nokes
The Khartoum Process has made good progress to address people smuggling and human trafficking in the Horn of Africa. The UK chaired two thematic meetings in 2016 and 2017 and Egypt hosted a trilateral meeting (Khartoum/Rabat Processes and Horn of Africa Initiative) in November 2017 to understand progress to date; ongoing challenges and the solutions needed for a joined-up and concerted response. The Khartoum Process has approved 147 programmes under its Better Migration Management (BMM) programme in this area and it also continues to implement the Regional Operation Centre of Khartoum (ROCK) which aims to improve cooperation and information sharing between law enforcement agencies to effectively disrupt the people smuggling and trafficking rings exploiting migrants. The 2018 Italian Chairmanship will build upon these efforts with further thematic and training workshops alongside a review of thematic conclusions to ensure tangible future delivery.