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HANSARDAsylum Seekers: RwandaMy Lords, I am afraid that I do not have the numbers to hand, because the Question that I am answering is of a very different nature. I will have to come back to the noble Lord.21 Mar 2024HANSARDAsylum Seekers: RwandaMy Lords, I have discussed that many times from the Dispatch Box. The fact is that we take refugees from many countries, some of which are safe.21 Mar 2024HANSARDAsylum Seekers: RwandaI am happy to reassure my noble friend that I have seen those reports and that I passed that very message back before those newspapers published their reports.21 Mar 2024HANSARDAsylum Seekers: RwandaNo, I am afraid that I will not. They are failed asylum seekers, visa overstayers and people who are outside of the current system.21 Mar 2024HANSARDAsylum Seekers: RwandaMy Lords, voluntary relocations to Rwanda support efforts to remove individuals with no right to be here. This will be offered to failed asylum seekers, those without leave to…21 Mar 2024HANSARDAsylum Seekers: RwandaMy Lords, yes. The fact is that people who have paid £5,000 to £10,000 to a murderous criminal gang to get to the UK—let us not forget that they have been sold a lie and will not…21 Mar 2024HANSARDAsylum Seekers: RwandaMy Lords, as I said earlier, this is separate from the Bill and the treaty. I cannot answer the question, as I do not know when Parliament will see the agreement.21 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, we set out in earlier debates, and this was re-emphasised by Members in the other place earlier this week, the fundamental purpose of the Bill: to firmly place with…20 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 7, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 7A.20 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 6, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 6A.20 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, again, my noble and learned friend has already spoken to Motion D, so I beg to move. Motion D1 (as an amendment to Motion D)20 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, I will also speak to Motions E1, F, G, G1, H and H1. We have now debated at length the individual provisions in the Bill. Far too many lives have been lost at sea as…20 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, my noble and learned friend has already spoken to Motion C, so I beg to move.20 Mar 2024HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels: Fire and Rescue Services) (England) Regulations 2024That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 8 February be approved. Relevant document: 15th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered in Grand…20 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendments 4 and 5, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 5A.20 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 9, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 9A.20 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, I am very grateful once again to noble Lords for their contributions and acknowledge the points that have been made. However, the Government are unable to accept these…20 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendments 2 and 3, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 3A.20 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 10, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 10A.20 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, I have already spoken to Motion G. I beg to move. Motion G1 (as an amendment to Motion G)20 Mar 2024