Migration within the UK - Poland to the UK Flashcards
1
Q
How many Eastern European migrants did the UK receive between 2004 and 2006?
A
600,000
2
Q
Which country is the largest group of Eastern European migrants to the UK from?
A
Poland
3
Q
When did Poland join the EU (and therefore, when were Poles allowed to freely live and work in the UK)?
A
2004
4
Q
What type of migrants move from Poland to the UK?
A
Economic migrants
5
Q
How many Polish passport holders live in the UK?
A
545,000
6
Q
How much more money do Poles earn in the UK compared with in Poland?
A
Five times as much
7
Q
What are the advantages for the UK of the immigration of Poles?
A
- Migrants bring labour and skills
- Cheaper workforce
- Greater cultural experience eg new foods and ideas
8
Q
What are the disadvantages for the UK of the immigration of Poles?
A
- Schools have to try to provide extra support for non-English speaking children
- Unemployment for some people as Polish people often work for less money
- Tensions between some members of the community (often due to misunderstanding)
9
Q
What are the advantages for Poland of the emigration of Poles?
A
- Some can earn more money in UK
- Money can be sent home to support relatives and improve their standard of living
- Improving spoken English can help them get a better job at home
10
Q
What are the disadvantages for Poland of the emigration of Poles?
A
- Some family members left behind
- Children find school hard if they can’t speak English and have to make new friends
- Sometimes Polish workers can be badly treated eg paid below minimum wage
- Skilled people in Poland will be missed! Eg dentists
