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HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Eleventh sitting)I heard what the Minister said, but Second Reading was back in July and there has been plenty of time to table an amendment. What could be achieved by his amendment can easily be…28 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Twelfth sitting)We will oppose the clause. It makes it more difficult for individuals to get bail and leaves them stranded in immigration detention indefinitely. The clause would require decision…28 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Twelfth sitting)We are not convinced by the Minister’s response and wish to press amendment 137 to a Division. Question put, That the amendment be made.28 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Twelfth sitting)It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent North. He has shown a real insight into seafaring from Stoke-on-Trent, which we all know is a coastal town. It will…28 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Eleventh sitting)I congratulate all local authorities that take asylum seekers. All local authorities should take their fair share—not just in Stoke-on-Trent or Islington, but those across the…28 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Eleventh sitting)It is very interesting to follow the hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent North, but I will not rise to the bait. Clause 37 is one of the most controversial new provisions in part 3 of…28 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Twelfth sitting)Clause 43 refers to no-notice removals and presents another problem of access to justice in the Bill. The clause aims to provide a statutory minimum period to enable individuals…28 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Twelfth sitting)I beg to move amendment 137, in clause 43, page 40, line 8, leave out subsections (3) to (5).28 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Ninth sitting)I speak in support of the Scottish National party amendments and against clause 14 standing part. Once again, we are faced with a draconian, punitive clause that we the Opposition…26 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Ninth sitting)I beg to move amendment 36, in clause 16, page 20, line 8, at end insert “, subject to subsection (1A)” This amendment is consequential to the amendment which would remove the…26 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Ninth sitting)We are extremely worried about the implications of clause 16 and its possible effects on vulnerable people. We tabled these amendments because we wish to further understand the…26 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Ninth sitting)Having looked at the amendments, I think amendment 153 is more substantive than my amendments 36 and 37. On the understanding that the spokesperson for the Scottish National…26 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Ninth sitting)As with clause 16, the Opposition are deeply concerned that clause 17 will contribute to a culture of disbelief that will harm vulnerable people who deserve our support. We will…26 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Tenth sitting)We intend to oppose the clause standing part of the Bill. The clause is an entirely new provision. Its stated aim is to reduce the extent to which people may frustrate removals…26 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Tenth sitting)The Opposition will oppose the clause standing part of the Bill. It forms part of the Bill’s new PRN regime, as initially set out in clause 18, and states that the PRN will remain…26 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Tenth sitting)Clause 20 introduces the concept of a priority removal notice and, under subsection (3), specifies that the Secretary of State or the competent authority must consider evidence…26 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Tenth sitting)Priority removal notices will apply to all people to whom they apply. If they qualify, they will qualify under that regime. I do not think people can be distinguished on the basis…26 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Tenth sitting)We will oppose clause stand part.26 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Tenth sitting)There is such welcome generosity from Conservative Members. The measures will do no such thing; all they will do is clog up the upper tribunal system, which I will address later.…26 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Tenth sitting)Clause 22 provides for up to—but no more than—seven hours of legal aid to be available to those served with a priority removal notice, enabling them to receive advice on their…26 Oct 2021