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HANSARDBrexit: EU Citizens in the UKMy Lords, there has been quite a lot of highlighting of this, both in the press and by the Government. The Government will open the public phase of the registration scheme on the…16 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: EU Citizens in the UKMy Lords, the Government have made it abundantly clear that these people are welcome to stay. There are a number of routes open to them to confirm that status and the Government…16 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: EU Citizens in the UKYes, my Lords, I am.16 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: EU Citizens in the UKThe right reverend Prelate is right, it goes deeper than the right to stay; it is “You are welcome to stay”. This country is most welcoming, hence the influx of immigration into…16 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: EU Citizens in the UKMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord for advance notice of his concern about this. Like any EEA nationals who settled in the UK before 1973, the Italians in Bradford already have…16 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: EU Citizens in the UKMy Lords, European Union citizens make a huge contribution to our economy and society, and we want them to stay. The Government are making it as easy as possible for all EU…16 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Proposed UK–EU Security Treaty (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, I hope noble Lords will forgive me; I talked about the political agreement as it stands. I am talking about this at a certain point in time—with cognisance of what is…16 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Proposed UK–EU Security Treaty (European Union Committee Report)We are going for overarching. I think the point I made was that we disagreed over an ad hoc approach, and that moreover we wanted an overarching approach. I will just look at my…16 Jan 2019HANSARDVoyeurism (Offences) (No. 2) BillThat the Bill do now pass.15 Jan 2019HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Border Security BillMy Lords, I extend my thanks for the wide range of expertise from around your Lordships’ House that has provided such a constructive and measured approach to what is a very…15 Jan 2019HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Border Security BillThat the Bill do now pass.15 Jan 2019HANSARDImmigration: Removal CentresMy Lords, unpublished management information shows that the longest-serving person currently detained has been held for three years and that the longest period of detention since…14 Jan 2019HANSARDImmigration: Removal CentresOf course, that was something that Stephen Shaw recommended, and an R35 assessment is made before someone goes into the detention estate. I read that report, although…14 Jan 2019HANSARDImmigration: Removal CentresMy Lords, the law does not allow indefinite detention. It is our view that a fixed, arbitrary time limit on detention would actually serve only to encourage individuals to…14 Jan 2019HANSARDImmigration: Removal CentresI refute the point that conditions for asylum seekers are worse than for prisoners. The detention estate has reduced by some 40% in recent years, so we are holding far fewer…14 Jan 2019HANSARDImmigration: Removal CentresI will write to the noble Earl with exact figures, but I know that the number of families has definitely reduced in the detention estate and they are separate from individuals in…14 Jan 2019HANSARDImmigration: Removal CentresThe other definition of indefinite is “unlimited” and I cannot find any examples of someone who has found themselves in detention for an unlimited period. For the reasons I…14 Jan 2019HANSARDMigrants: Channel CrossingsMy Lords, there has been a long-established acceptance that people seeking asylum should claim asylum in the first safe country they reach. The noble Lord is shaking his head…08 Jan 2019HANSARDMigrants: Channel CrossingsMy Lords, the United Kingdom ensures that all migrants crossing the English Channel are dealt with in a humane way. We have deployed two additional Border Force cutters to the UK…08 Jan 2019HANSARDMigrants: Channel CrossingsMy Lords, when noble Lords make this point, I am never quite sure whether they feel that asylum seekers should claim in the first safe country or that they should then go on to…08 Jan 2019