A "numerical target" for net migration will not be part of the Government's plan for change due to be announced this week, a Cabinet minister has said.Pat McFadden, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster suggested that targets for net migration "haven't worked very well".

A "numerical target" for net migration will not be part of the Government's plan for change due to be announced this week, a Cabinet minister has said.Pat McFadden, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster suggested that targets for net migration "haven't worked very well".