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Britain to grant 20,000 extra visas to Indian workers

22 February 2011, 10:54

Britain 'to grant 20,000 visas to Indian workers as part of EU trade deal' | Mail Online

Not sure why it's recent news, as I guess we all heard about it. Perhaps is shortly due to come into force? Prepare for the next big wave.
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22 February 2011, 10:59

Welcome Bobs!

No need to sneak in, we'll ship you in to our spacious island of opportunity, give you a job (we've got so many, we don't know what to do with them all).

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22 February 2011, 11:11

They're going to need somewhere to live!

So let me see. 20000 Indians, thats about 100 houses! BOOMED!

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22 February 2011, 11:14

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They're going to need somewhere to live!

So let me see. 20000 Indians, thats about 100 houses! BOOMED!

'Shedding' on the rise: Landlords illegally renting out outhouses with makeshift beds to immigrants | Mail Online
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22 February 2011, 11:53

Do you have to declare them on your census?

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22 February 2011, 11:58

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Do you have to declare them on your census?

No, they are kept off all government statistics, including the immigration target numbers one.
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22 February 2011, 12:02

Do you have to declare them on your census?

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22 February 2011, 12:09

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Do you have to declare them on your census?

No they won't be able to understand the questions.

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22 February 2011, 12:17

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Do you have to declare them on your census?

Does it matter? They'll be building the census software anyway.

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22 February 2011, 12:19

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Does it matter? They'll be building the census software anyway.

Probably why they're here, to find out how many foreigners we've let in under New Labour.

How big is an int32 again?
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