Exit checks needed to stop immigration guesstimates says Huhne
Thu, 26 Nov 2009
"The Liberal Democrats have proposed a regional points-based system for immigration," says the Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary.
Commenting on today’s ONS figures on immigration, Chris Huhne said:
“Immigration continues to rise but its benefits have been undermined by bureaucratic incompetence, which has shattered public confidence in the system.
“The truth is these figures are complete guesstimates – since the Tories and Labour abolished exit checks no one has any idea how many people are living in Britain. They must be reintroduced immediately.
“We need a system that attracts migrants to areas where they are most needed, which is why the Liberal Democrats have proposed a regional points-based system for immigration.”
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