The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal)
Bill 2020 introduced on 5 March will have its Second Reading in
the House of Commons today (Monday 18 May) just six months since
the British people voted to introduce a points-based immigration
system.
This represents an important milestone in paving the way for the
new immigration system that will deliver for the UK for years to
come and puts an end to the European Union’s rules on free
movement.
The Bill signals the Government’s commitment to delivering a
fairer and skills led immigration system, attracting people based
on the skills they have, not where they are from.
The Home Secretary, said:
“This historic piece of legislation gives the UK full control of
our immigration system for the first time in decades and the
power to determine who comes to this country.
“Our new points-based system is firmer, fairer, and simpler. It
will attract the people we need to drive our economy forward and
lay the foundation for a high wage, high skill, high productivity
economy”
This is a once in a generation opportunity to build a future that
works for the whole of the UK and for employers to focus on
upskilling and investing in the workforce this country has.
This Bill gives the UK flexibility and control over its borders
so it can attract top talent from around the world to complement
the skills already here.
Talented doctors, nurses and paramedics from all over the world
are currently playing a leading role in the NHS’s efforts to
fight coronavirus and save lives and we thank them – and all our
NHS staff – for the work they are doing.
Our new immigration system will make it easier and quicker for
medical professionals around the world to work in the NHS through
a new fast-track NHS visa.
Further information on the points-based system will be detailed
in the Immigration Rules published later in the year.
