CaSE’s response draws on member engagement following the EU referendum and extensive work we undertook in 2015-16 on immigration.
CaSE response to the Home Affairs Committee inquiry on immigration
24 Jan 2017
Summary of key points
- Science and engineering are a central pillar of the UK economy and deliver great social, cultural, and health benefits across the UK
- Immigration contributes to the UK’s science and engineering strength
- Any future immigration system must support the retention, access and movement of those who lead, undertake and support research and innovation
- The public support immigration of scientists, engineers and students, and pursuing a policy of reducing the number of highly-skilled migrants coming to the UK would be contrary to the views of 88% of the public
- To build more consensus, the Government must lead the way on transparency, use of evidence, and nuance in relation to immigration in policy development and public announcements
- Government statements, domestic immigration policy and international negotiating positions must reflect and support the Government’s wider ambitions for science and innovation
- The Government must actively promote the UK as a place to learn, earn and contribute, and work to combat the current hostile climate towards migrants in the UK.

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