http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/5080316.stm
Danny Wood
"Thousands of illegal immigrants are still arriving by boat from AfricaAs the British government considers an amnesty for illegal immigrants, it might want to take a look at the Spanish example. In May last year a three month amnesty for illegal immigrants came to an end.
The result was about 700,000 people were issued official papers to allow them to live and work in Spain legally. The Spanish government said the amnesty was part of an immigration policy based on the economic needs of the country, to satisfy demand in the construction and services sectors."
