Poland to the UK Flashcards
What is our case study for economic movements within the EU?
Poland to the UK.
How many eastern European migrants did the UK receive between 2004-2006?
600,000.
Which country is the largest group of eastern European migrants to the UK from?
Poland.
When did Poland join the EU - and we able to work and freely live in the UK?
2004.
What type of migrants move from Poland to the UK?
Economic migrants.
How many Polish passport holders live in the UK?
545,000.
How much more money do poles earn in the UK compared with in Poland?
5 times as much.
What are the advantages for the UK of the immigrants?
Migrants bring labour and skills.
Cheaper workforce.
Greater cultural experience.
What does it mean by greater cultural experiences?
New ideas.
New food.
Schools have to provide for the polish people?
Extra support for non-English speaking children.
Why might UK citizens suffer from unemployment?
Polish people often work for less money.
What can happen due to misunderstanding?
Tension between members of the community.
What are the advantages for Poland from the emigration?
Earn money in UK.
Send money home to support families.
Improving English language.
What will improving a polish person’s English language mean?
Help them get a better job at home.
What are disadvantages for Poland of the emigration?
Family members left behind.
Children find school hard.
Polish workers trained badly.
Skilled people in Poland will be missed.
