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HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Sexual Orientation or Gender IdentityLegal advice is certainly an issue we are aware of, and assistance is provided to those making applications. It may be of note to my noble friend that the number of LGB claims in…25 Oct 2023HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Sexual Orientation or Gender IdentityI do not accept that there is a damaging culture of disbelief. Asylum claims are taken very seriously by the department, as can be seen from the grant rates in asylum cases. We…25 Oct 2023HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Sexual Orientation or Gender IdentityAs the noble Baroness will recall, as part of the structure of the Illegal Migration Act detention forms an important part of the deterrent effect to dissuade people from crossing…25 Oct 2023HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Sexual Orientation or Gender IdentityI am unsure what my noble friend has deduced from the Home Secretary’s speech. She merely observed that the European Court of Human Rights could be more transparent and…25 Oct 2023HANSARDMigrants: BargesI have a certain sympathy for the noble Lord’s point. I can reassure him that the use of barges to house asylum seekers is done routinely by our friends in Europe. The German…20 Sept 2023HANSARDMigrants: BargesAs I replied to the noble Baroness, that is a long way from the topic of infection on barges. The term of office of the chief inspector was time limited. It is clearly open to the…20 Sept 2023HANSARDMigrants: BargesI can confirm that the Home Office went above and beyond the UKHSA’s initial advice in managing the legionella situation, which was to have no new arrivals to the “Bibby…20 Sept 2023HANSARDMigrants: BargesI can reassure the noble Baroness that the correct due diligence and financial assessments are carried out and reviewed regularly to ensure that all vessels progressed for asylum…20 Sept 2023HANSARDMigrants: BargesAs the noble Baroness well knows, sadly this Question is limited to the adequacy of the implementation of measures to spread infection on barges.20 Sept 2023HANSARDMigrants: BargesI can assure both the noble Baroness and the noble Lord that the health and welfare of individuals in asylum accommodation, including vessels, is our utmost priority. The Home…20 Sept 2023HANSARDMigrants: BargesAs I said in my initial Answer, one of our paramount concerns is the health and welfare of migrants and our staff. I can reassure the House that no one has contracted…20 Sept 2023HANSARDMigrants: BargesThe health measures were in place, and it was only at a very late stage that the Home Office was made aware of the findings of Dorset Council. At that time, as I say, the Home…20 Sept 2023HANSARDMigrants: BargesThe Companion is quite clear. I am afraid I will not be drawn on the Brook House inquiry report in this session.20 Sept 2023HANSARDMigrants: BargesMy noble friend is absolutely right. Presently, the hotel bill for migrants is in excess of £8 million per day. It is vital that the use of hotels is drawn down and stopped as…20 Sept 2023HANSARDFamily Migration (Justice and Home Affairs Committee Report)Of course.20 Sept 2023HANSARDFamily Migration (Justice and Home Affairs Committee Report)Yes, and forgive me; I meant to say that. Of course I will.20 Sept 2023HANSARDFamily Migration (Justice and Home Affairs Committee Report)Maybe. No, of course I will.20 Sept 2023HANSARDFamily Migration (Justice and Home Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, like many other noble Lords, I begin by thanking the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, for both securing this debate and chairing the committee. I am very grateful to all who…20 Sept 2023HANSARDMigrants: BargesI am very grateful to the right reverend Prelate for that question. One of the great advantages of the utilisation of large sites and barges for the housing of migrants is that…20 Sept 2023HANSARDMigrants: BargesBecause those health checks were the responsibility of Dorset.20 Sept 2023