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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

117.

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

118.

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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