MAC partner forum on the review of migrant employment in low-skilled work

19 November 2013 - The Home Office Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) hosted a partner forum with the Centre for Population Change.

The forum, which took place between 4-6pm on the University of Southampton's Highfield campus, was an opportunity for members of the local community to find out more about, and input into, the MAC's recently launched call for evidence on the review of migrant employment in low-skilled work.

The MAC are visiting a number of UK locations to hear the views of, and receive evidence from, as broad a range of partners involved in this area as possible. They are meeting with representatives from the following groups:

• Employers
• Employees
• Jobseekers
• Migrant workers
• Representative bodies and trades unions
• Local and national governments
• Relevant trade associations
• Other experts in the field

The call for evidence follows a commission from the Government which asks the MAC to advise on the reasons behind and the impact of the growth of migration into low-skilled jobs. This commission will focus on migrant workers in low-skilled employment from Europe as well as those from beyond the European Economic Area (EEA).

The forum was a success, allowing a number of representatives from the local community a chance to give their views on migrant and native work trends in Southampton.

View the agenda (PDF)

For further information and to submit your views, please see the MAC's Call for evidence: Review of migrant employment in low-skilled work.

Posted 28/10/2013 14:32