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Full question: Some people have claimed that the Government’s proposed new immigration rules would lead to there not being enough workers to fill jobs in certain sectors. From what you have seen and heard, do you think these claims are realistic or exaggerated?

All questions relevant to this website that were asked on the same poll:

• Do you think immigration has had a positive or negative impact on your local area?
• Overall do you believe immigration has had a positive or negative impact on Britain?
• Do you think claims that the Government’s proposed new immigration rules would lead the there not being enough workers to fill jobs in certain sectors are realistic or exaggerated?
• Would you support or oppose introducing it as a requirement of migrants coming to the UK that they have a job offer from a government-approved employer?
• Would you support or oppose introducing it as a requirement of migrants coming to the UK that they have a job at an appropriate skill level (i.e. no lower-skilled or unskilled workers)?
• Would you support or oppose introducing it as a requirement of migrants coming to the UK that they are able to speak English to a required standard?
• Would you support or oppose introducing it as a requirement of migrants coming to the UK that they would be earning a salary of at least £20,480?
• Would you support or oppose introducing it as a requirement of migrants coming to the UK that they would be earning a salary of at least £23,040?
• Would you support or oppose introducing it as a requirement of migrants coming to the UK that they would be earning a salary of at least £25,600?
• Would you support or oppose introducing it as a requirement of migrants coming to the UK that they have a job in a shortage occupation (i.e. a type of job that is in short supply)?
• Would you support or oppose introducing it as a requirement of migrants coming to the UK that they are educated to at least A-level/Scottish Higher equivalent?
• Would you support or oppose introducing it as a requirement of migrants coming to the UK that they are educated to at least degree level?
• Would you support or oppose introducing it as a requirement of migrants coming to the UK that they have a PhD in any subject relevant to their role?
• Would you support or oppose introducing it as a requirement of migrants coming to the UK that they have a PhD in a science/technology/engineering/maths subject relevant to their job?
• Would you support or oppose introducing it as a requirement of migrants coming to the UK that they do not have a criminal record for major/violent crimes?
• Would you support or oppose introducing it as a requirement of migrants coming to the UK that they do not have a criminal record for minor/non-violent crimes?