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HANSARDNet MigrationAs I alluded to in my opening Answer, there are well-understood reasons why net migration is high at present. Global events such as the world’s recovery from Covid-19, the war in…29 Nov 2023HANSARDNet MigrationMy Lords, I have enormous respect for the noble Lord, but these asylum seekers are illegal migrants. They arrive here by methods that facilitate the activities of criminal gangs,…29 Nov 2023HANSARDWindrush GenerationThe noble Lord will be aware that the former Home Secretary decided not to proceed with three lesson learned review recommendations —hence my use of the word “majority”. I will…28 Nov 2023HANSARDWindrush GenerationMy Lords, as of September 2023, over £71 million has been paid across 1,932 claims. Over 75% of claims have received a final decision. As I mentioned in an earlier answer, the…28 Nov 2023HANSARDWindrush GenerationAs I said in my earlier answer, and as stated by the former Home Secretary following the final meeting of the Windrush working group, we are proud of what has been achieved so far…28 Nov 2023HANSARDWindrush GenerationMy Lords, the compensation scheme was designed to be as clear and simple as possible so that people do not need legal assistance to make a claim. In 2021 and 2022, in response to…28 Nov 2023HANSARDWindrush GenerationMy Lords, I mentioned the Windrush Lessons Learned Review . The Home Office has implemented the majority of the 30 recommendations made in the 2020 report. Key changes include…28 Nov 2023HANSARDWindrush GenerationMy Lords, I think I have made it very clear where the Home Office and indeed where the Government stand on this particular subject. As I have said, it was a disgrace and an…28 Nov 2023HANSARDWindrush GenerationMy Lords, I do not disagree with the noble Lord at all. What happened in the Windrush scandal and to its victims was an outrage. It should not have happened and unreserved…28 Nov 2023HANSARDWindrush GenerationI am afraid I do not have the details on the specific recommendations and the progress, but I will endeavour to find them, and I will write to the right reverend Prelate.28 Nov 2023HANSARDWindrush GenerationMy Lords, given the significant progress made since 2020, our Windrush lessons learned response has now been embedded into everyday activities. It is our assessment that an…28 Nov 2023HANSARDWindrush GenerationAbsolutely. Over 21,400 people have applied to the scheme in the UK; so far, as of the third quarter of 2023, 16,700 individuals have been issued with documentation confirming…28 Nov 2023HANSARDWindrush GenerationI would certainly agree that it is incumbent on all of us to learn the lessons of history and to make sure they are widely understood. I am not going to speculate as to what ought…28 Nov 2023HANSARDMetropolitan Police ReformMy Lords, my noble friend is right to point out that we launched a review. That review was concluded and the results were published in September. Noble Lords will be aware of the…27 Nov 2023HANSARDJustification Decision (Scientific Age Imaging) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for attending this debate. The first of these instruments, the Justification Decision (Scientific Age Imaging) Regulations 2023, sets out the…27 Nov 2023HANSARDImmigration (Age Assessments) Regulations 2023That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 14 September be approved. Relevant document: 55th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee , Session 2022-23 (s…27 Nov 2023HANSARDJustification Decision (Scientific Age Imaging) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions to this interesting and insightful debate. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, for her regret amendment, which I…27 Nov 2023HANSARDJustification Decision (Scientific Age Imaging) Regulations 2023I am not familiar with the case that the noble Baroness refers to, so I am afraid I will have to look into it. Individuals will be assessed for their fitness to undergo scientific…27 Nov 2023HANSARDJustification Decision (Scientific Age Imaging) Regulations 2023I take the noble Lord’s point; obviously, I will take it back to the Home Office and make sure that it is well understood. On the use of X-rays, I remind the House that the…27 Nov 2023HANSARDJustification Decision (Scientific Age Imaging) Regulations 2023I am coming on to some more of the noble Lord’s more detailed questions; I will endeavour to answer that question in a second. The Ministry of Justice has undertaken a detailed…27 Nov 2023