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Flashcards in Migration within the UK - Poland to the UK Deck (10)
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1
Q

How many Eastern European migrants did the UK receive between 2004 and 2006?

A

600,000

2
Q

Which country is the largest group of Eastern European migrants to the UK from?

A

Poland

3
Q

When did Poland join the EU (and therefore, when were Poles allowed to freely live and work in the UK)?

A

2004

4
Q

What type of migrants move from Poland to the UK?

A

Economic migrants

5
Q

How many Polish passport holders live in the UK?

A

545,000

6
Q

How much more money do Poles earn in the UK compared with in Poland?

A

Five times as much

7
Q

What are the advantages for the UK of the immigration of Poles?

A
  • Migrants bring labour and skills
  • Cheaper workforce
  • Greater cultural experience eg new foods and ideas
8
Q

What are the disadvantages for the UK of the immigration of Poles?

A
  • Schools have to try to provide extra support for non-English speaking children
  • Unemployment for some people as Polish people often work for less money
  • Tensions between some members of the community (often due to misunderstanding)
9
Q

What are the advantages for Poland of the emigration of Poles?

A
  • Some can earn more money in UK
  • Money can be sent home to support relatives and improve their standard of living
  • Improving spoken English can help them get a better job at home
10
Q

What are the disadvantages for Poland of the emigration of Poles?

A
  • Some family members left behind
  • Children find school hard if they can’t speak English and have to make new friends
  • Sometimes Polish workers can be badly treated eg paid below minimum wage
  • Skilled people in Poland will be missed! Eg dentists