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Britannist · 22-08-2006, 08:57 PM

From BBC 1 Television Ceefax (analogue page 105 at 8.33 pm on 22.8.2006)

About 600, 000 people have come to work in the UK from eight (east european) nations which joined the EU in 2004, says Home Office minister Tony McNulty.

New figures show that 447, 000 people from Poland and the seven other new EU states have applied to work in the UK. But Mr. McNulty said the figures would be nearer 600, 000 if self-employed workers – such as builders –were included.

He said the migrants were helping the UK economy, but the figures will fuel fears about strains on public services.

On 1.5.2004, 10 countries joined the EU and its citizens gained new rights of movement and work across the EU. The UK put in place measures to regulate migrants from eight of the countries – those from eastern europe.

Nationals from ‘Accession 8’ countries (the eight eastern european nations which entered the EU on 1.5.2004) who were seeking jobs had to register with the Worker Registration Scheme and access to benefits was restricted.

By 30.6.2006, there were 447, 000 applicants to the Workers Registration Scheme. This figure does not include self-employed workers.

Of the 447, 000 EU migrants who registered for work in the UK, 427, 095 had their applications approved and are from the following countries: 264, 650 come from Poland. This represents 62% of the total but Poland has the biggest population – 38.5 million.

The next largest number comes from Lithuania, where 50, 535 people from a population of just 3.6 million have moved to the UK to find work. 44, 300 new migrants have arrived from Slovakia and 26, 745 from Latvia.

Despite having the second largest population of the new EU members (in eastern europe) after Poland, the Czech Republic has seen a smaller number of its workers – 22, 555, register for a new life in the UK.

Hungary has contributed 12, 870 of the successful applications to the UK’s Worker Registration Scheme.

5, 110 new workers have registered from Estonia.

The smallest number of arrivals in the UK have come from Slovenia, with just 420 people registered for work.

Of the east european migrants in the UK 95, 865 work in factories, 25, 215 in warehouses and 24, 130 are packers.

24, 090 are kitchen or catering assistants and 15, 840 area waiters

20, 430 are cleaners, while 13, 585 are maids/room attendants in hotels.

18, 105 have found employment in UK farms.

* The Press Association reported on 22.8.2006 that separate figures released (on 22.8.2006 and which cover all foreigners) showed that the number of permit holders and dependants let into the UK in 2005 increased to 137, 000 – and there was an increase in the number of people coming to the UK to settle – 179, 210.

The Blair regime is also claiming that asylum applications fell by 15% in the second quarter of 2006 (compared to the first quarter). The number of asylum applications between April and June 2006 was 5, 490 (not including spouses and children). The Labour Government claims that this is the lowest figure since 1993 (when there were 5, 280).

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Britannist Uber Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Posts: 22,896	Huge east european influx to UK: minister admits to 600,000 From BBC 1 Television Ceefax (analogue page 105 at 8.33 pm on 22.8.2006) About 600, 000 people have come to work in the UK from eight (east european) nations which joined the EU in 2004, says Home Office minister Tony McNulty. New figures show that 447, 000 people from Poland and the seven other new EU states have applied to work in the UK. But Mr. McNulty said the figures would be nearer 600, 000 if self-employed workers – such as builders –were included. He said the migrants were helping the UK economy, but the figures will fuel fears about strains on public services. On 1.5.2004, 10 countries joined the EU and its citizens gained new rights of movement and work across the EU. The UK put in place measures to regulate migrants from eight of the countries – those from eastern europe. Nationals from ‘Accession 8’ countries (the eight eastern european nations which entered the EU on 1.5.2004) who were seeking jobs had to register with the Worker Registration Scheme and access to benefits was restricted. By 30.6.2006, there were 447, 000 applicants to the Workers Registration Scheme. This figure does not include self-employed workers. Of the 447, 000 EU migrants who registered for work in the UK, 427, 095 had their applications approved and are from the following countries: 264, 650 come from Poland. This represents 62% of the total but Poland has the biggest population – 38.5 million. The next largest number comes from Lithuania, where 50, 535 people from a population of just 3.6 million have moved to the UK to find work. 44, 300 new migrants have arrived from Slovakia and 26, 745 from Latvia. Despite having the second largest population of the new EU members (in eastern europe) after Poland, the Czech Republic has seen a smaller number of its workers – 22, 555, register for a new life in the UK. Hungary has contributed 12, 870 of the successful applications to the UK’s Worker Registration Scheme. 5, 110 new workers have registered from Estonia. The smallest number of arrivals in the UK have come from Slovenia, with just 420 people registered for work. Of the east european migrants in the UK 95, 865 work in factories, 25, 215 in warehouses and 24, 130 are packers. 24, 090 are kitchen or catering assistants and 15, 840 area waiters 20, 430 are cleaners, while 13, 585 are maids/room attendants in hotels. 18, 105 have found employment in UK farms. * The Press Association reported on 22.8.2006 that separate figures released (on 22.8.2006 and which cover all foreigners) showed that the number of permit holders and dependants let into the UK in 2005 increased to 137, 000 – and there was an increase in the number of people coming to the UK to settle – 179, 210. The Blair regime is also claiming that asylum applications fell by 15% in the second quarter of 2006 (compared to the first quarter). The number of asylum applications between April and June 2006 was 5, 490 (not including spouses and children). The Labour Government claims that this is the lowest figure since 1993 (when there were 5, 280).