In this episode, FAI economist Hannah Randolph is joined by Professor Rebecca Kay of Migration Policy Scotland (MPS) to discuss immigration in Scotland. We start with some of the recent trends in immigration to Scotland, then turn to the results of two current MPS studies on attitudes to immigration and the financial situations of migrants in Scotland, as well as potential immigration policy directions for both the UK and Scottish governments.
Episode Notes
Participants
Dr Hannah Randolph, Economic Fellow, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde
Professor Rebecca Kay, Senior Researcher, Migration Policy Scotland
Time stamps
(0:20) Context: Immigration trends in Scotland
(1:40) What are current attitudes towards immigration like in Scotland?
(6:45) What views do people have on the contribution of immigrants to Scotland?
(14:45) What might change about the UK government’s approach to immigration policy?
(20:40) Finances, employability, and poverty of immigrant households in Scotland
(27:35) What approaches might improve access to services for migrants?
Authors
Hannah is a Fellow at the Fraser of Allander Institute. She specialises in applied social policy analysis with a focus on social security, poverty and inequality, labour supply, and immigration.
Rebecca Kay
Dr Rebecca Kay is an expert on migration issues in Scotland. She has over 25 years’ experience of social research and is particularly skilled in qualitative research including participatory and action research.