The Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC) Shortage Occupation List (SOL) ‘call for evidence’, whereby stakeholders were encouraged to submit evidence online in relation to any job titles or occupations believed to be in shortage, is now closed. The MAC is an independent, non-statutory, non-time limited, non-departmental public body that advises the government on migration issues.
As a follow-up to the ‘call for evidence’ the MAC, in conjunction with the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) are arranging a number of roundtable meetings across the country. The purpose of these meetings is to:
engage with employers across the regions and countries of the UK to hear their concerns and issues with regards to shortages
identify if there are any synergies or differences in the evidence submitted
gather a more in depth understanding which complements the online evidence
There are limited spaces available at these events and therefore you should contact the MAC at Keval.Mulji@homeoffice.gov.uk if you wish to attend.
You can find a link with more information here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/shortage-occupation-list-2018-call-for-evidence/sol-commission-2019-regional-roundtable-events
Dates confirmed:
West Midlands: Birmingham
Tuesday 29 January, 1pm to 3pm
148 Edmund St
Birmingham
B3 2JR
Further locations and dates to be announced soon are:
East of England: TBC
London: TBC
North East: TBC
North West: TBC
Northern Ireland: Belfast
Scotland: Edinburgh
South East: TBC
South West: TBC
Wales: Newport/Swansea, Cardiff
Yorkshire and the Humber: TBC
We will keep you updated as dates are confirmed and encourage you to book early if you have an interest in attending.