Migration within the EU Flashcards
1
Q
How many immigrants did the UK receive from eastern Europe between 2004 and 2006?
A
600,000
2
Q
Name a positive impact on the country of origin
A
Money is sent home, strain off of the polish education and health systems
3
Q
Name a negative impact on the county of origin
A
Gender skew - fewer males in Poland leaving women to do the old male dominated jobs
4
Q
Name a positive impact on the host country
A
Some migrants pay tax, boosting the UK government
5
Q
Name a negative impact on the host country
A
Stress on resources, for example the NHS, housing and education.