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HANSARDImmigration: Eurodac and SIS IIMy Lords, I declare an interest in that I am supported by the RAMP organisation. Given the increased significance of Eurodac in the EU’s new migration pact, does the Minister…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDImmigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2026Obviously, this is very straightforward, but the title of the order is perhaps misleading to anybody outside this place who does not realise that it is as straightforward as has…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I declare my interest as in the register: I am supported by the Refugee, Asylum and Migration Policy project. I wish to talk about the annual event for this Parliament…18 May 2026HANSARDStatement of Changes in Immigration RulesMy Lords, I must declare my interest: I am supported by RAMP. That has always been a mystery to some people. It is the Refugee, Asylum and Migration Policy, so that Members can…14 Apr 2026HANSARDStatement of Changes in Immigration RulesThat this House regrets that the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (HC 1691), published on 5 March, fails to provide a credible plan for bringing down the asylum backlog…14 Apr 2026HANSARDStatement of Changes in Immigration RulesMy Lords, I first thank the Minister for his remarks—not that I agree with them, as your Lordships would expect, but to persevere through a croaky voice is not easy at the best of…14 Apr 2026HANSARDSmall Boat Deaths: Cranston Inquiry ReportMy Lords, this report follows on from a statement made by the UK Government on 4 February at the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. On safety at sea, it says that…25 Mar 2026HANSARDRefugee Movements: LebanonMy Lords—19 Mar 2026HANSARDRefugee Movements: LebanonMy Lords, I draw attention to my interests; I am supported by the RAMP organisation. Based on yesterday’s figures, one million people are displaced in a country that already takes…19 Mar 2026HANSARDTreaty Scrutiny in Westminster (International Agreements Committee Report)My Lords, I am loath to repeat what has been said before, but I want to thank the noble and learned Lord, Lord Goldsmith, for this report and for outlining its principles very…16 Mar 2026HANSARDAsylum AccommodationTo ask His Majesty’s Government how, in expanding the use of large-scale sites for asylum accommodation, they will ensure that lessons learnt from the operation of Napier Barracks…16 Dec 2025HANSARDAsylum AccommodationIn begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, I draw attention to my interest in that I am supported by the RAMP organisation.16 Dec 2025HANSARDAsylum AccommodationI thank the Minister for that Answer. A previous Permanent Secretary to the Home Office told a Select Committee of the House of Commons that there were a thousand lessons to be…16 Dec 2025HANSARDImmigration Skills Charge (Amendment) Regulations 2025My Lords, I declare my interest: I am supported by RAMP. Inflationary increases are recognised as an appropriate way to deal with charges of this sort. I will return to the amount…04 Dec 2025HANSARDMigration: Settlement PathwayMy Lords, we recognise the issues facing communities and immigrants across the country, and we agree that faith must be restored to the immigration and asylum system, which…25 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillBefore the Minister sits down, will he confirm that what he has said, and what I have heard from the Benches to my right, is that apart from the demise of the Minister, so that he…24 Nov 2025HANSARDAsylum PolicyMy Lords, I draw attention to my interests, and I am supported by the RAMP organisation. I am minded to think of the title of that great film, “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”; I…20 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I echo the Minister’s thanks to the Bill team. I also thank him, because I cannot recall the number of meetings he has held with officials and Members who have raised…17 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I will be very brief. First, I apologise on behalf of the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, who is still not well. I know that she would have intended to support this…11 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, noble Lords will know that my name is attached to this amendment, and I feel very strongly that the House should accept it. I will not spend time talking about the…11 Nov 2025