... that other EU countries are much more strict when it comes to immigrations matters. France for instance; number of asylum applications in 2000 was 38,590, with only 19.3% recognized and with none pending application. Just comparing the above-mentioned statistic it seems that we have to agree with 2France's statement "that it is the UK's generous treatment of asylum seekers which is prompting refugees to mass around the entrance to the Channel Tunnel. 3On the other hand only 5% of the world's refugees try to come to Western Europe. Britain is the ninth in the list of EU countries when it comes to asylum seekers. Actually, there are more emigrates than immigrants in this country each year. Asylum seekers receive only 70% of income support, which make them the poorest people in the country. The largest part of their benefit it is given in vouchers, which can only be used in certain shops, ...

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