OFFICE OF NATIONAL STATISTICS REPORT ON MIGRATION

Early day motion 320, tabled 20 November 2007 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 25 members.

That this House welcomes the report by the Office of National Statistics on the migration figures for Britain in 2006; notes that this reports a record exodus from Britain by 207,000 British citizens and 193,000 foreign citizens in 2006; recognises the contribution made to British culture, society and economy by migrant workers and foreign students coming to Britain; and believes that migration helps foster national prosperity and international links.

Signatures by party: Labour 17, Liberal Democrat 5, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.