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House of Lords written question HL404.

Question for Home Office

UIN HL404, tabled on 3 July 2017

Her Majesty's Government whether, in the light of staff shortages in the key areas of teaching and the NHS, they intend to remove public service jobs from the immigration cap.

Answered on

12 July 2017

The Government maintains a Shortage Occupation List, based on expert advice from the independent Migration Advisory Committee. The list comprises skilled jobs, including public sector roles, where there is an identified national shortage. Jobs on the list are given priority when allocating places within the Tier 2 immigration limit.

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