Over-Populated England
September 16, 2008
England is now the second most densely populated country in Europe reports today have said. The Office for National Statistics released figures today that indicate there’s an average of 395 people for every square kilometre in England. This is an increase of 5 for each square kilometre over the last two years. The figure is expected to rise to 464 people for the same area by 2031. 
There is now increasing concern that this growth is not sustainable. With much recent immigration from Eastern Europe concentrated in the South. Last week, Conservative MP Nicholas Soames and Labour MP Frank Field called for a “balanced” approach to immigration, so the numbers entering the country are equal to those leaving.
Chairman of Migration Watch UK, Sir Andrew Green agreed, suggesting;
“These figures are a milestone and a wakeup call. We simply can’t go on as we are. The government’s own forecasts show that England alone will add nearly 10 million to its population in the next 25 years and 70% of that is down to immigration. That’s the equivalent to seven times the city of Birmingham in the next quarter of a century. Clearly that’s not acceptable.”
Some have said that the level of immigration is likely to drop as the UK economy continues to weaken and unemployment levels rise. The government are to introduce a “points based” migration system that will hopefully ensure that immigration is more effective and works to the UK’s advantage.
A UK Border Agency spokesman has said;
“Our tough new points system plus our plans for newcomers to earn their citizenship will reduce overall numbers of economic migrants coming to Britain, and the numbers awarded permanent settlement. Crucially the points system means only the migrants with the skills Britain needs can come - and no more.”
There are critics enough however for the new system, not only that we do not seem to be able to control illegal immigration, but also that without caps on the number of migrants coming to the UK, surely a points system is pointless?!
What Else:| Vans for sale London. |
| New LPG Vans available here |
| Van Leasing Online |