Cameron's immigration plans 'may be welcomed' by some in Europe

David Cameron's hopes of limiting migration may actually be welcomed by some Eastern European countries.

The population has been falling in Latvia and often it is professionals with the best education and training that leave the country for pastures new.

ITV News European Editor James Mates reports:

Richard Johnson who owns a restaurant in the Latvian capital Riga, told ITV News that many restauranters are having trouble employing chefs as many are leaving for the UK.

Asked what attracted so many people to move to the UK from Latvia, English teacher Antra Zilde told Europe Editor James Mates that the benefits system "can't even compare" with Britain's.

"It is also one of the reasons that they go there, have families, kids and stay," Zilde said.

Estonia's Prime Minister Taavi Roivas said the benefits system was something that could be re-negotiated when Cameron comes to EU leaders with his terms.

"I have been talking about this issue with David Cameron a couple of months ago very openly and we do understand that the social benefits of Britain are in some ways very generous," Roivas said.

"We do understand the worries, this is not like Eu and Britain being on totally different sides and not wanting to discuss with each other," he added.