Polish To Uk

Question 1

When was the mass migration and how many migrated ?

Answer 1

July 2006
450,000 applied to work in the U.K./ 62% were from Poland

Polish embassy estimated 500-600 thousand polish in the U.K.

Question 2

Push factors?

Answer 2

Average unemployment in Poland was 18.5% in 2005
Youth unemployment of around 40%
Average income in Poland was $12,500 a year compared to $30,00 a year in the U.K.

Question 3

Pull factors?

Answer 3

Unemployment in the U.K. at 5.1%
High demand for the skilled and semi skilled labour
U.K. did not restrict the numbers of immigrant from A8 countries

Question 4

Effects on U.K. Positive

Answer 4

63% of migrants were aged between 25-34 helping with the ageing population
Migrants were hard working and dedicated
Filled unwanted low skilled jobs
Shops added polish food bringing new cuisines

Question 5

Effects on U.K. Negative?

Answer 5

Exploitation of workers
Cultural clashes- 42 poles reported racially motivated attacks
Migrants brought children and spouses increasing dependancy rate
Additionale stress on NHS
High demand for housing driving the prices up
Conception between locals and migrants

Question 6

Effects of migration of source country ?

Answer 6

Drained of skilled workers seeking employment abroad
—over 500 polish doctors migrated to the uk
Less pressure on resources
More dependant on overseas income