Shortage of Workers - Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:25 pm on 6 July 2022.

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Photo of Lord Woodley Lord Woodley Labour 3:25, 6 July 2022

We all know—indeed, the last speaker just pointed it out—that one of the main reasons for the shortage of labour is Brexit. As the CEO of Ryanair said, that is the single biggest problem, but it is not helped either by Covid. However, there is a solution the Government unfortunately will not consider, even though it builds on their tremendous work to fast-track Ukrainians with relatives in the UK. What is stopping the Minister from doing the same for refugees from other countries, with relatives who are prepared to sponsor them? Let them work; let them live; let them contribute to British society.