UK CURRY INDUSTRY

That this House recognises the huge contribution made by the curry industry to UK society and the economy; notes the dependence of this industry upon skilled migrant labour and the subsequent concerns resulting from the recent tightening of immigration rules; calls on the Government to promote the training of chefs of curry cuisine from amongst the UK Bangladeshi community as an immediate measure; suggests that visas be extended for professional chefs already working in the UK curry industry; and urges that consultation with EU partners about whether the highly skilled migrant scheme should be extended to these specialists chefs.