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1
Q

what happened in 2004?

A

poland was one of ten countries and also the a8 countries to join the EU

2
Q

what happens when you are part of the EU?

A

EU allow free movememt of people in member countries without a visa

3
Q

what was the predicted number of migrants that would arrive in uk after a8 joining

A

15,000

4
Q

how many polish migrants came uk in 2006?

A

200,000

5
Q

what did polish embassy estimate

A

that there were over 500,000 polish workers in the uk

making it the third largest minority group

6
Q

what is the unemployment rate in poland (2005)

A

18.2%

7
Q

what si the unemployment rate in uk (2005)?

A

5.1%

8
Q

what is the annual GDP in poland?

A

12,700

9
Q

what is the annual GDP in uk?

A

30,900

10
Q

what was a pull factor in terms of uk rules on migration?

A

they are the only country along with sweden and ireland that do not restrict migration

11
Q

why would people want to move to the uk?

A
  • skill shortages there

- desire to learn english, global language

12
Q

how does transport affect migration?

A

there are now low cost airline that arrive at nearly all poland and uk airports
such as easy jet
vuling

13
Q

how much do polish people contribute to uk economy?

A

£2.5 billion

14
Q

how much have poles contributed to economic growth?

A

1% between 2005-2006

15
Q

what % of migrants going into uk are of working age?

A

80% are between 18 and 35
stablisiing uk population structure
ageing population

16
Q

what stereotypes associated with polish people?

A

enthusiastic, skilled and hard working

17
Q

what are problems with working conditions?

A

often exploited for lower money

18
Q

how many child benefit applications are giv

A

27,000

19
Q

issues with housing?

A

as demand for housing rises so does the price and rent

20
Q

what is the pattern of migration currently?

A

it is slowing down due to poland becoming more developed and uk living costs are rising
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