Consultation - Partial Review of the Government's Official
Shortage Occupation List (UK)
From: Migration Advisory Committee
Date published: April 2009
Response due: 15 July 2009
Summary
The Migration Advisory Committee invited Semta to contribute
evidence to its review of shortage occupations in April. In
particular, it requested evidence in respect of the methodology
used to determine shortages.
Next Steps
Semta responded, utilising its extensive experience in
collecting and interpreting Labour Market Information. Our
response questioned the ongoing reliance on Standard Occupational
Codes as the basis for analysis. It also illustrated the
difficulty of addressing short term skills shortages through the
traditional 'pipeline' of training in the local
population, which can take years.
Documents and Links
Semta's
response
Semta represents the views of our employers across government
and the media. If you are an employer in the science,
engineering, or manufacturing technology sectors, we welcome your
views at policy@semta.org.uk
22 July 2009