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Immigration: Economic Situation

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainTreasuryTabled Answered 24 January 2025UIN 24546

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of undertaking an analysis of the fiscal contribution of migrants by their country of origin.

Answered by Darren Jones

The OBR produces economic and fiscal forecasts. Box 4.5 of the OBR’s published Economic and Fiscal Outlook in March 2024 sets out estimated impacts of migration on the fiscal forecast. This looks at the fiscal impact of migration scenarios and is a function of four components: specific fees and charges, general taxes, welfare benefits and public services spending.

OBR analysis does not break down fiscal implications of migration by nationality.

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