Policy options for future migration from the European Economic Area: Interim report Contents

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Contents

Summary

1 Introduction

Background to our inquiry

Status of the negotiations

Withdrawal Agreement

Consensus on a future EEA migration policy

2 Objectives for a future EEA migration policy

European Commission guidelines

The UK’s objectives for the future immigration system

Limitations of the Government’s position

Overarching objectives for migration policy

3 Existing applicable controls

Registration and sanction

Labour market reforms

Deterrence and enforcement

Worker rights

Collective agreements

Regulation of employment agencies and intermediaries

4 Controls within an EFTA-style framework

EFTA and EEA membership

Citizens’ Rights Directive

The EEA Agreement

Liechtenstein

Switzerland

Accession Arrangements

Cameron negotiations

Emergency brake provisions

National emergency brake

Regional emergency brake

Limits on equal treatment

Accession-style controls

‘Prior job offer’ system

5 Other free trade options

Ukraine-style Association Agreement

Canada-style FTA

Extending the Non-EEA tier structure

Alternative bespoke options

Seasonal workers

Regional immigration system

6 Conclusion

Conclusions and recommendations

Formal minutes

Witnesses

Published written evidence

List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament

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Published: 31 July 2018