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HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Third sitting)I thank the hon. Member for giving way again; I will not make a habit of it. It is important to realise that the processing of those who come into Western Jet Foil and then…04 Mar 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Third sitting)I find it quite astounding that there are any claims of success from the Opposition, given that we saw 299 people cross in 2018 and then an exponential rise of over 130,000 on the…04 Mar 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Third sitting)Yes, Dover and Deal.04 Mar 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Third sitting)The Minister has been clear that we can of course recruit from outside the civil service, and that being within the civil service equips the person with the powers, the tools and,…04 Mar 2025HANSARDSocial Housing21. What steps she is taking to build more social housing in Kent.03 Mar 2025HANSARDSocial HousingI recently visited Aylesham village with Persimmon Homes in my constituency, and I was delighted to see the number of solar panels on roofs across the estate. What are this…03 Mar 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (First sitting)Q We have met previously, Mr Solomon, and I want to declare that I have worked for the National Crime Agency in the past and in a counter-terror role. I understand the points you…27 Feb 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Second sitting)Yes, we are. It is coming in this year. Tony Smith: We do not have a biometric entry/exit system. The EU is bringing in EES, which means Brits will have to give their biometrics…27 Feb 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Second sitting)Yes, the EES. We are having it at our borders. Tony Smith: No, we are not.27 Feb 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Second sitting)Does the new, Europe-wide entry/exit system, which will be implemented— Tony Smith: Yes, the EU EES; that is what I mean.27 Feb 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you—so obviously you differ from those who are currently serving. On the biometric checks, are you aware that we have a new system? Tony Smith: I know you have an order…27 Feb 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Second sitting)Q I have a couple of questions for Mr Smith. First, in your earlier comments you spoke quite enthusiastically about biometric collection at the borders. Are you aware that we are…27 Feb 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Second sitting)Q I will make it quick. I am really pleased to see the enthusiasm for the disruptive approach, by the way. How do you see the Border Security Command working strategically and…27 Feb 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Second sitting)Q Since you started in your role, 19,000 people have been deported, which I believe is a 24% increase on the same period last year. How have you managed to achieve that in such a…27 Feb 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Second sitting)Q I should declare that I have worked for the National Crime Agency in a counter-terror role. We have talked a lot about the upstream side, which publicly people are well aware…27 Feb 2025HANSARDPrevent: Learning ReviewThe murder of Sir David Amess cut to the very heart of democracy. Clearly, he was the very best of British. The Minister talked about parliamentary security in his considered…12 Feb 2025HANSARD Border Security, Asylum and Immigration BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that perhaps the reason Reform is not here tonight is because it has so many other jobs to attend to?10 Feb 2025HANSARD Border Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy understanding from the Minister earlier was that the Bill would work across all borders coming into the United Kingdom—I am sure that will be clarified later. The Bill removes…10 Feb 2025HANSARD Border Security, Asylum and Immigration BillThe British people are firm, but they are fair. They believe in order. They believe in justice. They know that security and decency are not rivals; they are partners. Those are…10 Feb 2025HANSARD Border Security, Asylum and Immigration BillIn 2018, 400 people crossed. On the Conservative Government’s watch, 130,000 people crossed the border. Will the shadow Home Secretary apologise?10 Feb 2025