EU ascession state migrants should prove their knowledge of importance of the Ashes?

Question

The EU expansion has seen 600,000 migrants come to Britain from Eastern Europe, and more are set to come. However, many do not seem interested in intergration, or Britain in general, just in earning pounds.
I think to encourage intergration, migrants to the UK should have to write 2000 word essays about the importance of the Ashes, and other British cultural institutions to help preserve British culture. Who agrees?

JMac, I do speak other European languages, German, Italian and a little French in fact. But no I am not planning on moving to Europe. Although I would learn the language of ANY country in the world I intended to move to before going there. Regarding 2000 word essays on most European history subjects, I would find that easy, as I have a degree in European history. Even so, if I was planning to live in anotyher country I would make the effort to learn their history and customs, but most migrant to the UK DON'T. They come here because our economy is stronger than theirs, simple. As for picking the Ashes, it was just an example of a cultural tradition, that many people outside of the former Empire would no nothing about, not meant to be the only option for knowledge tests.

Answer 1

Good question. I am English and I live in Australia, and have done since emigrating three years ago. They are on about a similar system here in Australia, min requirements is to know what it means to live here, the values, cultures etc. I think this is good, I have embraced the culture here and become a citizen, two years min and a joining fee. In the UK, it would be too little too late I fear, the damage to UK has already been done, partly my reason for leaving. I am not against different cultures, I am against those people that refuse to contribute to society and bludge off the government. A lot of immigrants do work, so you must respect that fact.
As a minimum, I think you should be able to speak English.

PS The Ozzies are sweating over the Ashes!!! COME ON ENGLAND!

Answer 2

And how many European languages do you speak? And I assume you have a great deal of knowledge about these Eastern European countries you speak of. And do you think that the ashes are so important to the other countries within the UK other than England? Could you write a 2000 word essay on Scotland, Wales and Ireland apart from England? How about the same thing applying if you go to their countries. I'd be amazed if our own citizens could do, or would be prepared to do what you ask.The people coming to the UK are filling important jobs, Doctors, Nurses etc and many more. And by the way, by working here, they are putting money back into the system and helping our economy.

Answer 3

I agree, they should have to pass an exam on written and spoken english. They should also sit exams on Empire, the world wars the royals, shakespeare, football, rugby and cricket history.

The danger is the immigrants would then be getting a better education than our children.

Answer 4

I'm English and I detest the stupid game, and John Majors 'luke warm beer' our lot couldn't win if they were only playing themselves!

Answer 5

the white migrants don't have to prove anything because of their colour.
it must be a blessing to be white
if one is white then he's is welcomed in britain with red carpet.

Answer 6

You mean they don't already I am amazed!...........lol