Theresa May On Immigration Policy and Net Migration

The transcript discusses the UK immigration policy, emphasizing that it is not solely about numbers. It highlights the target of reducing net migration to sustainable levels, defined as tens of thousands. The discussion includes the impact of leaving the EU, which allows the UK to control immigration from both EU and non-EU countries. The goal is to achieve sustainable net migration, ensuring control over borders and maintaining manageable immigration levels.

What did the cabinet minister emphasize about immigration policy?

• It is not just about numbers.

• It is only about reducing numbers.

• It focuses solely on EU migration.

• It is about increasing migration.

What is the target for net migration mentioned in the discussion?

• Hundreds of thousands

• Tens of thousands

• Thousands

• Millions

Why is sustainable net migration important according to the discussion?

• To decrease the workforce

• To increase the population rapidly

• To ensure manageable numbers

• To eliminate migration entirely

How does leaving the European Union affect the UK's control over migration?

• It has no impact on migration control.

• It allows more people from the EU to enter.

• It reduces control over EU migration.

• It enables better control over both EU and non-EU migration.

What is the expected outcome of controlling borders post-EU exit?

• Balanced control over migration from both EU and non-EU countries

• Decreased migration from non-EU countries

• Increased migration from the EU

• No change in migration patterns