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116.
Now
that
we have
better a
idea of the numbers
involved, the
next step is to
analyse
the
problem as
carefully and
can
and
should do about
accurately as we can and then decide what we
it. I shall begin by stressing
what we will not do. inere is no question of interfering
in any way with the freedom of people to travel and settle
This freedom is fundamental.
elsewhere.
Its continuation
after 1997 is also guaranteed in the Joint Declaration.
about
the
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possible
We need to obtain as much practical information as
qualifications
and
professional
experience
that
our
of those who are leaving.
We can then make sure
education
and
training
provide programmes
a
At
sufficient flow of qualified people to fill the gaps.
present
the
evidence
new university
to
suggests
that the overall number of
graduates each year exceeds the number lost
emigration. We must make sure that this continues to be the case and that the new graduates have the knowledge and need, although of course a fresh graduate gained
not equate
skills we
does
lost.
immediately
with an
experienced person
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We also need to consider what can be done to make
it easier for people to return.
Many people who have moved
/abroad
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