REC response to initial details about the Immigration White Paper

Commenting on the government today giving initial details about the Immigration White Paper which will be published tomorrow, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry said:

“This major intervention in the labour market will leave many employers fearful that in tackling concerns about immigration, government goes after the wrong target. Being open to skilled workers supporting businesses investing here is essential. And we should remember that the private sector has not been the source of the recent growth in numbers.

“It is crucial that labour market experts from business have a regular voice in the new Labour Market Evidence Group (LMEG). This group must remain open to a flexible immigration system that responds quickly to changing market needs. Employers are clear: boosting training in the UK is essential, but so is a controlled, affordable and responsive immigration system that keeps investment flowing to the UK.”