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Migration Advisory Committee

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 29 October 2024UIN 10045

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will ask the Migration Advisory Committee to add consideration of population growth to their ongoing work.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

The Migration Advisory Committee are an independent body who advise the Government primarily on the labour market, however they can consider issues linked to population such as housing and public services when providing recommendations.

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