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HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Thirteenth sitting)I recognise that the hon. Gentleman is stepping in as Minister, but he just said that the right hon. Member for Scarborough and Whitby was right in his assertion that many of…02 Nov 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Thirteenth sitting)In light of the fact that the Minister is asking for the amendment to be withdrawn and given his understanding that decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis, can the…02 Nov 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Thirteenth sitting)The Minister said earlier that the tailored plan would support someone until they move back into the community. Can he confirm that that support will be provided whatever setting…02 Nov 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Thirteenth sitting)The Minister is right: a huge number of organisations welcome the specific leave to remain on these grounds. Perhaps he could tell us the average length of time that it takes to…02 Nov 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Thirteenth sitting)But I am asking very specifically about the circumstances in clause 53(2)(c), where the Government are offering leave to remain on these specific grounds. Is it the Government’s…02 Nov 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Thirteenth sitting)Shall I try it the other way round?02 Nov 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Thirteenth sitting)Let us try it the other way round. Can the Minister confirm that it is not the Government’s intention to end leave to remain during criminal proceedings if that could mean that…02 Nov 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Thirteenth sitting)Could the Minister provide some statistics to help us—I do not expect him to have this to hand, but perhaps he can respond in writing—on the average length of these cases, the…02 Nov 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Thirteenth sitting)I think the Minister is suggesting that there would be variation in the lengths of leave provided. Can he set out that it is the Government’s expectation that there would not be a…02 Nov 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Thirteenth sitting)The Minister is again saying extend, rather than grant for the necessary period. Coming back to the criminal prosecution case, it is very unlikely that the case will be heard…02 Nov 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourteenth sitting)We have just heard about the new special court, the new special tribunal and the new special advocate. We have new processes, new bureaucracy and new costs. Does my hon. Friend…02 Nov 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Eleventh sitting)Will the hon. Gentleman give way?28 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Twelfth sitting)I think the hon. Gentleman meant “distinguished”. To clarify the record, will he take this opportunity to correct his mistake this morning and perhaps even issue an apology to…28 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Twelfth sitting)I think the sector has a concern that the proposal in this legislation undermines the Modern Slavery Act and measures to encourage and support victims who have come forward. I…28 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Twelfth sitting)There is a real test here, because the Minister is saying that he wants to listen to the sector. The sector is saying that it does not feel particularly listened to up to this…28 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Twelfth sitting)The Minister has said that the intention is to address some of the issues and concerns raised by organisations and by the hon. Member for Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch…28 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Twelfth sitting)I have always wanted to be a dame— [ Laughter. ] I thank Tom Farr of CEASE and Kat Banyard of UK Feminista for assisting in the drafting of the amendments and for their valuable…28 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Twelfth sitting)I beg to move amendment 181, in clause 47, page 42, line 31, at end insert— “(5) The provision of relevant status information identifying a person as a likely victim of human…28 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Twelfth sitting)Perhaps the Minister could name one of the expert organisations that support the inclusion of clause 46 or 47. As it stands, the vast majority of organisations in the sector…28 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Twelfth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.28 Oct 2021