Voluntary Migration

Question 2

2012 saw a significant increase in Germany’s population. This was not due to a sudden baby boom, but to the many immigrants moving to the country.

Experts point out this could result in both benefits and problems.Referring to a named case study, analyse the impact of migration on either the donor country or the receiving country.

5 marks

New Higher Specimen Exam Question

Case Study: Voluntary Migration

Migration from Poland to Scotland

Poland is located in Europe’s Center

Scotland

Scotland

Population – 5,062,011

Area – 30,414 sq mls

Poland

Population – 38,500,696

Area – 120,726 sq mls

Scotland or Poland?

Scotland or Poland?

Scotland or Poland?

Scotland or Poland?

Glasgow Krakow

Gdansk Edinburgh

Warsaw,

Poland’s capital is a bustling modern metropolis studded with tall buildings but also possessing many palaces

and an Old Town.

Edinburgh,

Scotland’s capital is a bustling modern metropolis studded with tall buildings but also possessing many

palaces and an Old Town.

1999 - Poland joins NATO

2004 - Poland joins the European Union

Push Factors Pull Factors

Referring to a named case study in developed country, explain the causes/reasons for the migration.

(5 marks)

‘Push’ Factors

Employment Section

Higher unemployment in Poland, 11%

Lower wages

Minimum monthly wage

1,276 zloty

(zwote)

About £350

Housing shortages, and poorer quality

housing in some areas

Warsaw

‘Pull’ Factors

Bid to attract more Polish workers

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View GalleryPublished Date: 12 June 2006

TOM McCabe, the finance minister, will today launch a new guide aimed at attracting more Polish workers to Scotland.

The guide, which will be distributed throughout Scotland and Poland and is also available online, provides information in Polish on employment, housing and training opportunities as well as highlighting leisure activities in Scotland. About 20,000 Poles have come to Scotland over the last two years as part of

the Fresh Talent initiative to meet national skill shortages.

Speaking in Warsaw, Mr McCabe will say: "

Promoting Scotland in Poland and attracting people to come to Scotland is not enough. We must support individuals to integrate and settle into Scottish life

once they arrive."

‘Fresh Talent Initiative’ 2004/05

and Polish Guide 2006

Published Date: 12 June 2006 TOM McCabe, the finance minister, will today launch a new guide aimed at

attracting more Polish workers to Scotland.The guide, which will be distributed throughout Scotland and Poland and is

also available online, provides information in Polish on employment, housing and training opportunities as well as highlighting leisure activities in Scotland. About 20,000 Poles have come to Scotland over the last two years as part of

the Fresh Talent initiative to meet national skill shortages.

Speaking in Warsaw, Mr McCabe will say: "

Promoting Scotland in Poland and attracting people to come to Scotland is not enough. We must support individuals to integrate and settle into Scottish life

once they arrive."

Job Fairs and Employment Agencies

Search for better job prospects

Initially in Construction and Food Industries

But now a wide range of careers … with better pay

Search for the ‘Bright Lights’ … entertainment, shopping, leisure, etc.

Join brothers or sisters, or other family members,

already here

Migration

Benefits and Problems

for Poland

Referring to a named case study, analyse the impact of migration on either the donor country or the receiving country.

Fewer working people left so unemployment levels drop

Less Pressure on existing resources

including;

Accommodation

Schools

Services

Surplus money can be sent home to families in Poland, helping to boost the economy

If migrants move back to Poland, new skills can be brought back, e.g. in construction, business and commerce, and health, helping

to develop the country

Closer links established between Poland and Scotland

Industrial

Business

Cultural

Political

2050

Male Female

Poland’s population structure could change with fewer younger people, and fewer children

being born … resulting in …

… fewer workers to help develop the economy

Fewer goods and services bought, resulting in less industrial production

and with less taxes from goods and workers the Government has less money to spend

… and taxes may have to rise

A large percentage of people who leave are

young, skilled graduates

University of Lodz

People in Poland worry that their traditional

customs and values may be negatively affected

Polish Migration to ScotlandBenefits

Problems

Referring to a named case study, analyse the impact of migration on either the donor country or

the receiving country.

Daniel KawczynskiConservative MP

“Most Poles are extremely hard-working, law abiding, and make a tremendous

contribution to this country”

Initially Polish migrants worked mainly in the construction and food industries, and in poorer paid jobs that few British

workers would apply for.

However, through hard work and overtime …

Migrants spend money, boosting the economy, with the Government also gaining added tax and VAT revenues

Cultural benefits to Scotland – Edinburgh Polish Cultural Festival, March 2009

Music and Dance – ‘Krakowiacy’ folk group

Art

Food

Cultural benefits to Scotland – New shops and restaurants

Glasgow, Hyndland Polish Delicatessen

Perth, Polish Convenience store

Church attendances have increased, e.g. St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, has two

Polish services every Sunday

Cheap flights between Scotland and Poland

Rzeszow (Zheh-Shoof) Airport

Poles call for anti-hate crime action

By Rosa Silverman, PA

Friday, 9 January 2009

Daniel Kawczynski

Poles in the UK are under attack. It's got to stop

Friday, 25 April 2008

Polish migrants flee violent Britain

Gun crime and racist attacks are driving

many to return early to eastern Europe

Mark Townsend

The Observer, Sunday 7 October 2007

Recession in Scotland will last 'well into next year', expert predictsApr 29 2009

Racial tension and fears can arise about an economic downturn and unemployment

People have different views

Are problems exaggerated?

2012 saw a significant increase in Germany’s population. This was not due to a sudden baby boom, but to the many immigrants moving to the country.

Experts point out this could result in both benefits and problems.Referring to a named case study, analyse the impact of migration on either the donor country or the receiving country.

5 marks

New Higher Specimen Exam Question