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HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Hotel AccommodationIf my hon. Friend has read the new plan for immigration and the Nationality and Borders Bill, it will be abundantly clear to him that changes will be coming forth that will…22 Nov 2021HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Hotel AccommodationThere are a number of factors in terms of why there has been slowing down in the processing of asylum claims. In particular, because of the covid pandemic last year, decisions…22 Nov 2021HANSARDChannel CrossingsMy right hon. Friend will be well versed in the work that we are doing through the Nationality and Borders Bill, which speaks to the points that he has been making about asylum,…22 Nov 2021HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Hotel AccommodationThe answer to the hon. Gentleman’s question is, of course, because local authorities around the country, and particularly in Scotland, have not played their part in helping with…22 Nov 2021HANSARDChannel CrossingsThe UK Government are addressing the challenge of illegal migration for the first time in decades through comprehensive reform to break the entire business model of people…22 Nov 2021HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Hotel AccommodationMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right in her comments. Through changes linked to the new plan for immigration we will end the use of hotel accommodation for asylum seekers,…22 Nov 2021HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Hotel AccommodationWe on the Conservative side of the House will take no lectures on bypassing democracy or local councils. For the record, 31 local authorities out of 32 in Scotland have refused to…22 Nov 2021HANSARDInternational Workers with STEM QualificationsThis is an important area in developing global talent and making sure that we, as a country, are attractive and can become the science superpower that we aspire to be. The chief…22 Nov 2021HANSARDChannel CrossingsMy apologies, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, the new plan for immigration and the Nationality and Borders Bill are pivotal to the comprehensive reform of the entire system. There is…22 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. I would like to praise his hospitality sector. He represents a very beautiful part of the country. Of course, we want hospitality and…22 Nov 2021HANSARDAmesbury Incident 2018I am announcing today the Government’s decision to establish an inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005, to investigate the death of Dawn Sturgess in Amesbury on 8 July 2018, after…18 Nov 2021HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelYesterday, 15 November, the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) changed the UK national terrorism threat level from substantial to severe. This means that a terrorist attack is…16 Nov 2021HANSARD Security UpdateI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his comments and, I must say, for the joint and collective recognition that we have a shared responsibility in how we conduct ourselves and…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Security UpdateWith permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement about right hon. and hon. Members’ security. Operation Bridger was established in response to the murder of our dear…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Security UpdateI thank the hon. Gentleman for his comments. I think we can judge by the tone of the House, in the light of the tragic events that have taken place and the reasons we are here…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Security UpdateMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right to speak about our staff, and with that acknowledge the incredible work that they do to support us, which enables us to go about our…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Security UpdateI thank the right hon. Lady for her question. First, the type of appalling abuse that we have seen online is abhorrent and unacceptable. I still find it incredible that—actually,…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Security UpdateThe right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. In fact, it is through Mr Speaker’s offices and diligent work and support for all Members that that has absolutely been picked up and…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Security UpdateThe hon. Lady is absolutely right to raise the point about staff members not just here in the Palace of Westminster, where we have incredible support across the parliamentary…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Security UpdateThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely correct on this. This comes back to the agility across police forces to respond and to protect not just us, but members of the public who engage…20 Oct 2021