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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2013

Variable Details

VariableMigQuals
Labelthere is a limit on the number of work permits the government issues each year to migrants coming to Britain :Q585
Question text Please tell me whether you think the following statement is true, or false. There is a limit on the number of work permits the government issues each year to migrants coming to Britain from outside the EU who want to come and work in Britain. Most of these permits are reserved for those with better qualifications and English language skills.
Responses
1 True 703
2 False 678
8 Don't know 229
9 Refusal 2
-1 Not applicable 1632
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2013
UniverseAdults (18 and over) living in private households in Great Britain (excluding the 'crofting counties' north of the Caledonian Canal).<br>;Adults;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample;See documentation for each BSA year for full details.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. The BSA survey is conducted annually.
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