Theresa May and points-based immigration

Sir, The insistence by Vote Leave that a points-based system was the way to control immigration is absurd (“Tory backlash after May rules out points system for migrants”, Sep 6). It was equally absurd to claim that voters had supported the specifics of a points-based system, rather than the general principle of reducing migration. Points-based systems are intended to maximise selective migration inflow with minimum scrutiny of individual migrants, using a tick-box system without personal contact with immigration officials. Much is in the hands of employers. Typically these systems are adopted by countries, such as Australia, that wish to expand their population size. The way is now open for a more rigorous system of immigration control with much closer scrutiny on the issue