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BCC STATEMENT: MIGRATION NOT THE LONG TERM ANSWER TO TACKLING THE TRAGIC SKILLS SHORTAGES OF BRITISH SCHOOL LEAVERS

22/05/07 | 12:29

David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:

“The current buoyant UK economy means it is no surprise that the high level of migration from Eastern Europe is continuing.

“UK businesses value the benefit that migrants bring, recognising the work ethic that so many have in comparison to young potential British employees.

“The Government must understand that migration is not a long term solution to the tragic skills shortages that many young people have. Over 500,000 18-24 year olds are presently out of work yet no-one seems to notice due to the number of jobs that have been filled by so many willing migrant workers. This is unsustainable and we are in danger of creating a two tier society with many going straight from school to a life on welfare.”

ENDS

MEDIA CONTACT:

NICK DINES
Tel: 020 7654 5812
Email: n.dines@britishchambers.org.uk

NOTES TO EDITORS:

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is the National Voice of Local Business.
The BCC sits at the heart of a powerful nationwide network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce serving business across the UK, which employ over five million people.

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