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HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI give way to the Home Secretary.28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillBefore I bring my remarks to a close, I have a few questions to ask Ministers. First, in the event of a no-deal Brexit, when will the Government actually implement the Bill and…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillWill the automatic deportation regime imposed by the UK Borders Act 2007 also now apply to Irish citizens? Do the Government accept that ending free movement for EU citizens would…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillIn conclusion, the Home Secretary said in the debate on the withdrawal deal: “Concern over uncontrolled immigration from the EU was a major factor in the decision to leave the…28 Jan 2019HANSARDSecurity Agreements: European UnionI have listened with great care to the Home Secretary. He will be aware that the EU insists on treaty arrangements governing key aspects of international security, justice and…21 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActDoes my hon. Friend share my surprise that it has taken two and a half years for this Government to reach out to trade unionists and other key stakeholders?11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI would like to thank my hon. Friend for his helpful intervention. Actually, the position of the Labour party was set out in the manifesto on which both he and I campaigned, and…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI want to make some progress with this part of my speech but I will give way in due course. We believe that this deal treats the issue of safety and security with a degree of…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI am sorry if the hon. Gentleman does not think that I was clear. I agree with what Sir Richard Dearlove and Lord Guthrie have said about security. I am not attempting to link…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI am not asking the House to believe me. I am simply drawing to the attention of the House what former heads of MI6 and defence chiefs have said. It is for the House to weigh up…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActFirst, much of that has not been decided; it is part of the future political framework. Furthermore, it is for the House and the public watching this debate to decide what weight…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI do agree. Very often, when people raise concerns about migration, it is a proxy for other concerns. None the less, the Government have a responsibility to make proposals on…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActIt is that tone that has done so much to damage people’s good faith on where the Government are going on this issue. I have met lawyers who specialise in these issues and EU…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI am glad that the hon. Gentleman is keeping up with his casework. However, if he talked to organisations that represent EU nationals as a whole and to lawyers nationally who deal…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI am aware of the testing process. I am aware of the issues that have arisen. I am also aware that the testing process has involved people who are volunteers taking part. The…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI am grateful to my hon. Friend. Yes, one of the problems was Ministers contradicting themselves. I repeat that in the months to come, I will be reminding the Minister about her…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI thank my hon. Friend for his intervention. As he says, there is already a backlog of people wishing to test this system. If I were on the Treasury Bench, I would be a little…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI thank the Home Secretary for his remarks. This is probably the most important debate that the House of Commons will engage in in this generation. It is easy to get lost in the…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI appreciate that the hon. Gentleman is speaking in good faith, but I went to Brussels with colleagues before Christmas, and the key stakeholders on issues of security there were…11 Jan 2019HANSARDMigrant CrossingsI thank the Home Secretary for prior sight of his statement. Opposition Members join him in sending our thoughts and prayers to those injured in the attack at Manchester Victoria…07 Jan 2019