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Vaz
launches probe into Britain's proposed migration
system
By Dipankar De Sarkar, London, June 20, 2008 (IANS)
 Keith
Vaz, chairman of the British parliament's home
affairs committee, Friday launched an inquiry
into plans for sweeping changes to the migration
system, saying there are concerns about their
impact on the catering industry.
"It
is vital that the government effectively manages
migration to and from the UK to meet the demands
of our economy and manage pressures on our labour
market. We therefore wish to examine the government's
plans for simplifying existing migration routes
into this country through the new points-based
migration system," Vaz, an ethnic Indian
MP, said in a statement.
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The
British government plans to introduce a
points-based system that will give preference
to high-earning, qualified, English-speaking
and young applicants to live and work in
Britain.
But
the plans have led to widespread protests
by Indian and Chinese caterers and restaurateurs
in Britain, who say they face financial
ruin because under the new rules they will
not be able to import chefs and other staff
who may not fulfil the strict conditions
laid down by the government.
"There
have been many concerns raised about the
new system, including the information provided
to businesses about their requirements and
the delay in processing applications,"
Vaz said.
"The
catering industry has also raised major
concerns about the effect they believe this
system will have on their employees. It
is vital that we look at the validity of
these concerns," he added.
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