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HANSARDImmigrationI gently point out to the hon. and learned Lady that I am spending this year engaging with businesses and business organisations. Just yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting…26 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigrationThe hon. Gentleman has perhaps not read the White Paper and seen the additional offer that the Government are making to international students on post-study work. He would do well…26 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigrationI do not think there has been any attempt to sweep that under the carpet. There was an urgent question in the House on the matter—I think it was the week before last—and I am sure…26 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigrationOn EU settled status, we have absolutely said to our EU friends, neighbours and colleagues not just, “You can stay,” but, “We want you to stay.” That is an important message,…26 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigrationYes, certainly. I have mentioned the engagement with employers, and over the last few months we have also been meeting non-governmental organisations and academia. Indeed, in the…26 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigrationThe hon. Gentleman will know that the Home Office is appealing that judgment, and given that there is live litigation, it would not be appropriate for me to comment at this point.…26 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigrationThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I welcome this debate on immigration and the opportunity for what I am sure will be a thoughtful and constructive discussion. I am a little…26 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigrationindicated assent.26 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigrationThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Indeed, the noisy hon. Member for Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Angus Brendan MacNeil) has come in chewing gum right at the end, having left very soon…26 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigrationI will take the hon. Gentleman back to the responses from Scotland to the consultation undertaken by the committee, which has held events in every region and every nation of the…26 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigrationMy hon. Friend makes a very important point. He will be conscious that, when we are looking for cross-party consensus, there are several across the House who agree with me and him…26 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigrationThe hon. Lady is right to refer to that. It is important that we consider our immigration system in the round, and particularly when it comes to doctors and nurses. I am very…26 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigrationNo, I will not give way to the hon. Gentleman again. Evidence-based policy making is the principle that our future borders and immigration system will be built upon. It will be a…26 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigrationThat is an interesting point, because I think we heard from the hon. Member for Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East that what had reversed Scotland’s population decline…26 Jun 2019HANSARDRefugee Family ReunionI thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention—the Whip is smiling at me. I just want to make the point, in slight defence of myself, that I am not blocking the Bill. The hon.…20 Jun 2019HANSARDRefugee Family ReunionI absolutely agree and that applies not just here, but in other Parliaments around the globe, and this is about not just language, but tone. My hon. Friend the Member for Bromley…20 Jun 2019HANSARDRefugee Family ReunionThe hon. Gentleman makes a really important point. Sometimes it is language and sometimes it is the recognition of qualifications. I tell people repeatedly the story of a Syrian…20 Jun 2019HANSARDRefugee Family ReunionMr Deputy Speaker, I may crave your indulgence for a bit more time than was originally anticipated, because there has been a lot of content in this debate. I congratulate the hon.…20 Jun 2019HANSARDVisa Processing AlgorithmsI am glad that the hon. Lady has made that point, because I was just about to deal with it. As I have said, a decision maker assesses every application against the immigration…19 Jun 2019HANSARDVisa Processing AlgorithmsI congratulate the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne Central (Chi Onwurah) on securing this debate. I welcome her passionate contribution and recognise the importance of this…19 Jun 2019