Friday, July 28, 2006

Business warns of migration diversion / Financial times, 24 Jul 2006

http://digbig.com/4mdhs
Jean Eaglesham
"A crackdown on employers of illegal migrants is a diversionary tactic designed to shift the blame for a "complex and bungled" immigration policy on to industry, a leading business organisation says. The British Chambers of Commerce argues that the employment of illegal migrants - a central theme of tomorrow's shake-up of the immigration system - is only a "minor part" of the problem. It says the main issue is the government's failure to create an education system that is "fit for purpose" and produces employees with the necessary skills and motivation."