Those in the House of Lords who are calling for caps on immigration should wake up to the realities of recruiting in the UK, according to Resourcing Solutions.

Employers throughout the country, including those from highly specialised sectors including construction, engineering and rail, are supporting the Government's recent implementation of a skilled migrants points system in recognition of the skills shortages the market is facing.

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Richard Lawrance, Managing Director, Resourcing Solutions Ltd, said: "The influential parliamentary committee within The Lords, who yesterday called for limiting migration, should make sure that any policy decision on the issue clearly takes note of industry's unanimous call for encouraging skilled workers to come to the United Kingdom.

He added:"Throughout the construction, engineering and transportation industries, we are seeing a massive shortfall in the numbers of skilled workers. It is of crucial importance that Lords recognise that limiting migration must not result in reduced numbers of skilled workers."

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