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Recommendation 15
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The Prime Minister has suggested that labour shortages should not be resolved through immigration, as...
Recommendation
The Prime Minister has suggested that labour shortages should not be resolved through immigration, as part of a drive for a high-wage economy. At most, some witnesses to our inquiry thought this could have a small effect on wages. Moreover, labour and skills scarcity could hold back growth and stoke inflation. The Government should be looking to prioritise addressing the gaps in the UK’s skills and taking steps to ease labour shortages.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 1 December 2022. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗