UK Net Migration Statistics

Question 1

What is a migrant

Answer 1

people who move home within or between countries with the intention of staying for at least a year

Question 2

What is the difference between an emigrant and an immigrant

Answer 2

An emigrant from one country becomes an immigrant in another

Question 3

the UK’s population growth is positive. What does this mean

Answer 3

More people are permanently entering than leaving the UK

Question 4

How much of the UK’s overall population growth is from migration

Answer 4

half

Question 5

3 reasons why the accuracy of migrant statistics can be debated

Answer 5

• Travellers on holidays or business trips who will only be in a country temporarily
• People entering/leaving a country illegally (illegal immigrants)
• There is also no way to check if someone is still were they are once their VISA expires

Question 6

4 reasons for migration

Answer 6

• Economic migrants –> better job opportunities
• Join family
• Study
• Retire

Question 7

2 Stakeholders attitudes for migration

Answer 7

Shopkeeper: There are more people living in my town so I sell more goods. Migrant workers earn an average of £20,000 per year which is £6,000 - £7,000 of disposable income
Local Resident: They bring new cultures and traditions, which adds to the global mix of British society. I love being able to buy a great variety of food at my local shop

Question 8

2 Stakeholders attitudes against migration

Answer 8

Local Police Officer: In some counties the police force has to deal with up to 100 different languages. This has cos £800,000 to pay for the translators. We now employ community support officers to translate for us.
Some Political Parties e.g. UKIP: Immigrants pit pressure on public services and community cohesion. We want to introduce a ‘one in one out’ immigration system and set a target to reduce net migration to zero over a five year period