Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) Meeting to discuss Welsh Shortage Occupation List

In June 2018 the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) were commissioned by the Home Office to produce a fully comprehensive review of the shortage occupation list (SOL). To gather sufficient evidence, the MAC issued a ‘call for evidence’, whereby stakeholders were encouraged to submit evidence via an online form in relation to any job titles or occupations in their associated sector/industry which they believe to be in shortage. The Welsh Government has now been given until mid February, particularly as the The White Paper on Immigration extends the ask of the MAC to consider introducing a Northern Ireland and Welsh Shortage Occupation List.  Details of the ‘call for evidence can be found in the link below.
 
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/769700/sol-call-for-evidence-extended-deadline.pdf
 
The Welsh Government, in conjunction with the MAC, are also arranging two round table events, one in Llandudno Junction and one in Cardiff. To:

• engage with key stakeholders across Wales 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

Representatives from the MAC will deliver a presentation at the start of the event and then there will be an opportunity for discussion and questions. Spaces will be quite limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. So if you would like to attend one of these events, contact [email protected] by Wednesday 13 February making sure to specify which date you will be attending. The events will be held at:
 
Llandudno Junction – Welsh Government office – 20 February 13:30 – 15:30
Cathays Park – Welsh Government office (TBC) – 5 March 11:00 – 13:00